Pittsburgh Salad
Sliced chicken and a pile of hot, crispy fries on top of a cool, crunchy salad make this Pittsburgh Chicken Salad a delicious, meal in a bowl
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast about 4oz
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup French fries, cooked until crispy about 12
- 3 cups lettuce or lettuce mix
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing or other salad dressing
Optional veggies:
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced bell pepper
- Shredded carrot
Instructions
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Cook chicken breast on the grill or in a skillet until done. Let rest for 5 minutes then cut into slices.
- Prepare the French fries. I use frozen, seasoned, thin-cut fries and bake them a few extra minutes so they’re extra crispy.
- Assemble the salad: put the lettuce into a serving bowl. Top with veggies, cheddar cheese, sliced chicken breast, and fries.
- Serve with dressing drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
- For a Pittsburgh Steak Salad, substitute steak for the chicken breast
- A lettuce mix with romaine and/or iceberg will hold up to the hot meat and fries
- Extra crispy fries are best on the salad. If using frozen fries, bake them a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 60gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1161mgPotassium: 1688mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1864IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 3mg
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