Light Chicken Salad
Elevate your weekday lunch or light dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Light Chicken Salad! Packed with lean, protein-rich chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of zesty red onion, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and health. Tossed in a homemade honey-lemon Dijon dressing that’s both tangy and slightly sweet, every bite bursts with freshness and wholesome goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for busy days or meal-prep, serving as a low-carb, gluten-free option for four. Perfect for those craving a quick, satisfying meal that delivers on taste and nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups (chopped) romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 medium (diced) avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the vegetables: wash and chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and avocado, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
Step 3
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately in bowls or on plates. For added freshness, you may garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro (optional).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1097.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1216.5 |
| Total Fat 64.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g | |
| Cholesterol 286.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1626.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.1g | |
| Protein 119.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 165.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1731.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories