Flip the script by bringing this delish GF chicken tender and herb salad dish that’s super easy to throw together and will please gluten lovers—and avoiders—alike.
Even better than having a back-pocket recipe to take to your next group hang? You don’t have to spend hours hand-making the “breading” that gives these chicken strips their satisfying crunch, thanks to PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders. They take just 16 minutes to prepare, and are a total throwback to the stuff you loved as a kid—with no preservatives and no antibiotics ever.
Just crisp up the chicken in the oven, mix together the zesty salad ingredients, and voilà: You’ve got a meal with comfort food-level props, and a healthy upgrade.
Gluten-free Chicken, Tomato, and Herb Salad
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Prep Time10 minutes
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Cook Time10 minutes
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Servings4 people
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Dietary
Ingredients
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12 pieces PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders (11.2 Oz.)Sponsored
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2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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4 Tbsp olive oil
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2 lbs tomatoes
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2 cups mixed herbs such as basil, parsley, chives, and dill
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1 cup spring mix greens
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1/4 cup onion thinly sliced
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1/2 cup feta or goat cheese, optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Place PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders on baking sheet and heat for 8 minutes. Remove tray from oven and flip each chicken piece. Heat for another 8 minutes. (If using refrigerated, reduce the heating time by 2 minutes.) Remove from oven and let cool.
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Whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until emulsified.
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Slice large tomatoes and halve the smaller ones. Combine the tomatoes, herbs, greens, and red onion. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
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To serve, transfer the tomatoes and herbs to a large platter. Top with Gluten Free Chicken Tenders and sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tip: This salad dressing is super simple, but you can also use your favorite store-bought dressing.