Description
Edamame Crunch Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy edamame, and crispy bacon with a medley of fresh vegetables. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a sunny picnic. With its delightful textures and flavors, this salad will leave your taste buds craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup sesame dressing (store-bought)
- 6 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and golden.
- Once grilled, let the chicken cool slightly before slicing it into strips.
- While the chicken cools, chop the red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine edamame, chopped veggies, crispy bacon bits, and mixed greens. Drizzle with sesame dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg