Description
Healthy Chicken Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this salad not only delights your taste buds but also nourishes your body. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a fresh meal that’s customizable to suit any palate. Ideal for meal prep, this salad will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 3. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 4. While chicken rests, chop salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 6. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients including sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg