Cajun Tomato Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Cajun Tomato Chicken Salad! Perfectly seasoned Cajun-spiced chicken breasts are seared to juicy perfection and served atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion. Tossed with fresh parsley and a bright lemon dressing, this quick and healthy salad is packed with bold flavors and takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Ideal for meal prep or a light, satisfying dinner, this dish combines smoky, spicy, and refreshing notes in every bite. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb meal or new ways to use Cajun seasoning, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 2
Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
Step 3
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into thin strips.
Step 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the avocado, and finely chop the parsley.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and parsley.
Step 6
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Top the salad with the sliced Cajun chicken.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cajun Tomato Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1061.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1270.6 |
| Total Fat 70.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g | |
| Cholesterol 286mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5476.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.9g | |
| Protein 115.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 163.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1967.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories