Black Bean and Chicken Salad with Gruyere
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Black Bean and Chicken Salad with Gruyere! Packed with protein-rich shredded chicken and hearty black beans, this recipe takes a gourmet twist with the addition of creamy, nutty Gruyere cheese. Crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and tangy red onion come together to create a medley of flavors and textures that’s as refreshing as it is filling. The zesty homemade dressing—featuring olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic—ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy and healthy salad is the perfect choice for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive side dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
In a large salad bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Step 4
Add the shredded chicken and Gruyere cheese to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (936.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1670.3 |
| Total Fat 92.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 397.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2236.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.0g | |
| Protein 154.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1139.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1037.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories