Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender shredded chicken breast pairs beautifully with creamy cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, creating a hearty yet refreshing base. Tossed in a zippy homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad bursts with bright Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Served atop a bed of fresh mixed greens and ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick, healthy lunch or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh veggies, this salad is both nourishing and effortlessly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken breast, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad on a bed of mixed salad greens, dividing evenly among plates or bowls.
Optional: Garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 385 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1094 mg | 23% | |
*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.
