Cajun Tomato Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Cajun Tomato Chicken Salad! Perfectly seasoned Cajun-spiced chicken breasts are seared to juicy perfection and served atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion. Tossed with fresh parsley and a bright lemon dressing, this quick and healthy salad is packed with bold flavors and takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Ideal for meal prep or a light, satisfying dinner, this dish combines smoky, spicy, and refreshing notes in every bite. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb meal or new ways to use Cajun seasoning, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the avocado, and finely chop the parsley.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and parsley.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the sliced Cajun chicken.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cajun Tomato Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 5477 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 115.8 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1968 mg | 42% | |
*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.
