Putting it all Together: Italian Chicken Salad

I love to cook... or at least make my own culinary inventions, lol. And with the strange, new or just bountiful array of items I bring home each week, it really pays to be *some kind* of creative in the kitchen. So after much trial and discovery, I thought I'd share a few concoctions that have become hits around my house and maybe you'll like them too!

Today's lunch packs some zest, a lot of flavor and only takes a few minutes to make.

Italian Chicken Salad

You'll Need:
Dole Classic Romain Salad Mix
Parmesan Chicken Sausage
Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
Cheese
Diced Fresh Tomato

Pan fry the Chicken Sausage until seared and cooked throughout. Dice thinly and set aside. Rinse bagged salad. Dish out a serving and top with cheese, tomato and sausage. Add dressing as desired.

So easy, lunch in 15 minutes!

And here's where I got the items...

Dole Salad Blends or Kits $1.00 (Fry's Deals 09/01 -09/07)
$1/1 Dole Salad Blends printable
= FREE

Kraft Salad Dressing $1.47 (Fry's Deals 09/01 -09/07)
$.55/1 Kraft Dressing, exp. 10-24-10 (SS 08/29/10)
= $.47

Vine Ripe Tomatoes $.77 lb (Sprouts Deals 9/8 - 9/15)

Parmesan Chicken Sausage, regularly on sale for $2.99 lb. (Sprouts)

Kraft Bar or Shredded Cheese, 16 oz or 2 cup only, $1.99 (Fry's Deals 8/11 - 8/17)
$1/2 Kraft shredded cheese Fry’s in-store blinkie/tearpad
**Also, WYB5 or more select Kraft Cheese and Dairy products between 7/19 and 8/15 you’ll get $5 OYNO printed at register.
= $.49

Total for Lunch = $2.25 for 2 meals!
(with plenty of cheese, tomato and dressing left over)