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A weekday dinner gets very easy and very tasty with this standout Chicken and Prosciutto Salad with Arugula and Asiago.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2012

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Recipe Summary

total:
20 mins
Yield:
Serves 6 (serving size: about 2 cups)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 425°.

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  • Place bread cubes on a baking sheet, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add basil and garlic powder; toss well. Place bread mixture in preheating oven; bake for 8 minutes or until crisp.

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add prosciutto; sauté 4 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp. Drain on paper towels.

  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil, juice, and salt in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Place arugula, half of cheese, and juice mixture in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Divide arugula mixture evenly among 6 plates; divide chicken, prosciutto, tomatoes, remaining cheese, and croutons evenly over salads.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

193 calories; fat 11.5g; saturated fat 2.9g; mono fat 5.8g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 14.4g; carbohydrates 8.9g; fiber 1.5g; cholesterol 37mg; iron 1.4mg; sodium 481mg; calcium 142mg.
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