Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender shredded chicken breast pairs beautifully with creamy cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, creating a hearty yet refreshing base. Tossed in a zippy homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad bursts with bright Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Served atop a bed of fresh mixed greens and ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick, healthy lunch or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies, this salad is both nourishing and effortlessly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken breast, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss the salad until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Serve the salad on a bed of mixed salad greens, dividing evenly among plates or bowls.

Step 6

Optional: Garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper before serving.

Step 7

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1549.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1685.8

Total Fat 63.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 405.6mg	0%
Sodium 1758.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 174.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 506.3mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 4175.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 42.1%

Carbs: 23.6%