A Bit of Everything Chicken Salad
Dive into a vibrant medley of flavors and textures with "A Bit of Everything Chicken Salad," a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish that's as satisfying as it is versatile. This refreshing salad brings together tender shredded chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and spinach for a nourishing base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and crisp diced apple. Sweet dried cranberries and nutty sliced almonds add the perfect touch of contrast, while tangy crumbled feta elevates every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, it’s a go-to recipe for healthy eating without compromising on flavor. Perfect for anyone searching for an easy yet impressive chicken salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 medium Apple, diced
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients: shred or chop the cooked chicken breast, chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado and apple, and set everything aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, apple, and dried cranberries.
Add the shredded or chopped cooked chicken on top of the salad mixture.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately in individual bowls or on a platter, and enjoy this delightful and wholesome chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.0 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 3929 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.0 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.2 g | ||
| Protein | 196.2 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1256 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 6156 mg | 131% | |
*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.
