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Chicken Strip Salad with Blue Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds

Jessica Fisher · June 13, 2016 · 4 Comments

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Want to eat a little more healthy? Enjoy this hearty Chicken Strip Salad full of vegetables and topped with blue cheese and pumpkin seeds. 

This post is sponsored by SuperSeedz. I have received sample product as well as compensation for my time. All opinions are my own.

Chicken strip salad on a plate

Summer is salad season. And with good reason. Salads are cool, fresh, and very make-ahead. Not to mention, good for you!

Salads are also simple fare. You don’t need to get super complicated in order to present a fancy-schmancy salad. I typically start with a bed of greens, a hearty protein, two or three veggies, and then a couple bonus toppings like croutons, cheese, nuts, or seeds.

This Chicken Strip Salad follows that formula, so simple, but amazingly packed with flavor. The trick is to balance the different textures and flavors so not to lean too far into spicy, crunchy, sweet, tart, etc. This Chicken Strip Salad is a veritable party in your mouth, a good party where everyone gets along and has a great time.

A lunch table set with salad, dressing, and toppings

A simple bed of romaine with some green onions, tomatoes, and broccoli offer a base for hearty Cajun-spiced chicken strips. Be generous with the spice mix. In doing so, the spices and herbs form a nice crust on the chicken, similar to fried chicken, but without the extra fat and breading that you might not need or want.

This simple chicken strip salad gets extra pizzazz from salty blue cheese and sweet Maple Sugar and Sea Salt SuperSeedz Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds. Top it all off with a drizzle of Dijon Vinaigrette and you are set for a main dish salad that is out of this world. The sweet, the salty, the tangy — they play really nicely here, making your next salad something to look forward to.

I know these seeds would go super well in my Pear and Blue Cheese Salad as well.

bowl of Pumpkin seeds next to salad

SuperSeedz are a fun new product in my pantry that I am thrilled to run through the paces. Here are some of the things that I love about them.

  • They are peanut- and tree-nut free, meaning my daughter can enjoy them without fear of an allergic reaction.
  • They are gluten-free which makes certain varieties perfect for Whole 30 or paleo or gluten-free eaters at my table.
  • They are a great source of complete protein.
  • They come in a variety of flavors, including: Sea Salt, Super Spicy, Maple Sugar & Sea Salt, Somewhat Spicy, Cinnamon & Sugar, Coco Joe, Tomato Italiano, Curious Curry, and Really Naked
  • They taste great!

I latched onto pumpkin seeds, aka Pepitas, as a fun way to add crunch to dishes when we first discovered my daughter’s nut allergy. I’m looking forward to trying the different SuperSeedz varieties in these recipes:

  • Pumpkin Coffeecake with Pepitas
  • Pepita Cookie Bars
  • Carrot Salad with Cilantro and Pepitas
  • Spring Greens with Pepitas & Cilantro-Lime Dressing
  • Trail Mix with Fruit, Seeds, & Chocolate
  • Breakfast Cookies
  • Monkey Munch Trail Mix

Not to mention adding them to our next Oatmeal Bar.

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With SuperSeedz, you don’t need to “Snackrifice”. These all-natural, gourmet pumpkin seeds are a great addition to your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and yes, even snacks.

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Chicken Strip Salad with Blue Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds

Want to eat a little more healthy? Enjoy this hearty Chicken Strip Salad full of vegetables and topped with blue cheese and pumpkin seeds.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bleu cheese salad, chicken salad
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 chicken tenders
  • 2 tsp Cajun Spice Mix
  • 1 head romaine lettuce washed, dried, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/4 head broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp pepitas
  • 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 batch Dijon Vinaigrette
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and season generously with the spice mix. Cook, turning, for about 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through and crisp on the outside.
  • Place two large handfuls of lettuce on each of two salad plates. Divide the tomato, broccoli, and green onion between the two salads.
  • Place three pieces of chicken on each salad. Top with pumpkin seeds and blue cheese crumbles. Serve the vinaigrette on the side.

 

Filed Under: Chicken, Lunches, Main Dishes, Recipe, Salads Tagged With: packable

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  1. Melanie says

    June 13, 2016 at

    Made for dinner- perfect! The family all ate it without complaint!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      June 16, 2016 at

      Yay! Music to my ears!

      Reply
  2. Amelie Moore says

    June 14, 2016 at

    Made this tonight and it wonderfully flavorful! Stuck to the original recipe. Will be making this again soon. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      June 15, 2016 at

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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