Busy Day Cajun Salad
Perfect for hectic schedules yet bursting with bold flavors, the Busy Day Cajun Salad is a quick and nutritious solution for lunch or dinner. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant red bell pepper, this vibrant salad is topped with tender strips of Cajun-seasoned chicken breast for a satisfying protein boost. A zesty, homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and just the right touch of seasoning ties everything together in minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley for a hint of brightness, this easy-to-make dish is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for busy lifestyles. Ideal for meal prep or last-minute meals, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious—your answer to a flavorful, no-fuss recipe on a time crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, and dice the red bell pepper. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the cooked chicken breast into strips. If the chicken is unseasoned, toss it with the Cajun seasoning for an extra kick of flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Busy Day Cajun Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 2298 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.3 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2152 mg | 46% | |
*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.
