Chicken Milanese Salad

Chicken Milanese Salad is a fresh, modern twist on the classic Italian dish 'Cotoletta alla Milanese', featuring a crispy, breaded chicken cutlet sliced and served over a bed of mixed greens. It typically includes ingredients like arugula or romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. The dish originates from Milan, Italy, but this salad variation has become popular in Italian-American cuisine and contemporary bistros worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is high in protein from the chicken cutlet and offers a balanced mix of fats from the breading and dressing, with moderate carbohydrates from the crust. It provides key nutrients like iron from the greens, calcium from Parmesan, and vitamin C from the lemon and tomatoes, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 per serving depending on portion size and preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg RAE
Vitamin C	35 mg
Vitamin K	80 µg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a creative evolution of a beloved Italian comfort food into a lighter, salad-friendly format, blending tradition with modern health-conscious dining. Nutritionally, the crispy chicken adds satisfying texture and protein, making it a more substantial and complete meal compared to typical garden salads.