Chopped Chicken Protein Salad – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 spring fresh thyme leaves, stem removed
• For the Salad:
• 6-8 cups mixed greens
• 2 cups shredded roasted, grilled, or boiled chicken
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Persian cucumber, cut lengthwise and sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, lightly toasted