Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe

Walnut chicken salad recipe ingredients:

- 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves

- 3 tablespoons buttermilk

- 1 cup finely ground walnuts

- 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 6 cups torn mixed salad greens

- 4 cups torn fresh spinach

- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend

- 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

- Buttermilk-Honey Dressing

Walnut chicken salad recipe preparation:

Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Brush buttermilk evenly over chicken.

Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, and salt in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in mixture.

Pour oil into a large skillet; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Cut chicken crosswise into thin slices.

Combine salad greens and spinach, and arrange on each of 4 individual plates. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with tomato halves and chicken. Serve with Buttermilk-Honey Dressing on the side.