Zucchini Artichoke Summer Salad

I made up this salad because our garden is simply overflowing with zucchini! We ate it as a main dish for dinner tonight with Italian seasoning-covered rolls on the side, but it could easily be eaten as a side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
• 4 zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch sticks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken breasts in the hot oil until they are no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3

Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 4

Mix zucchini, garbanzo beans, olives, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese with chicken; toss to combine. Chill in refrigerator before serving, about 1 hour.