Cajun Chicken Salad for Two
Fresh, zesty, and packed with bold flavors, this Cajun Chicken Salad for Two is the perfect quick-and-easy meal for an intimate lunch or dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with smoky Cajun spices, pan-seared to juicy perfection, and served atop a vibrant bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and creamy avocado slices. The homemade tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of lemon juice, ties it all together with a creamy kick that beautifully complements the Cajun heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nutritious, protein-packed salad is an ideal choice for anyone craving a satisfying yet light and flavorful dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 piece cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 piece red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 piece avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken rests, prepare the salad base by arranging mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado on two plates.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Place the sliced chicken on top of the salad greens on each plate.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over each salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 326 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2980 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2640 mg | 56% | |
*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.
