Healthy Chicken Salad
A delightful mix of protein, crunchy veggies, and creamy feta cheese, tossed in a light lemon dressing, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken and veggies: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Give it a gentle toss to mix everything evenly.
- Whisk together the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The dressing should be light and fragrant, perfect for enhancing the fresh ingredients of the salad.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Be careful not to bruise the greens; a light touch will keep everything fresh and vibrant.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Trust me, this salad is just as good chilled, making it ideal for meal prep!
Notes
Fresh ingredients matter; use the freshest greens and veggies for the best taste. Dress only before serving to keep the salad crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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