Chicken Artichoke Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly Mediterranean, this Chicken Artichoke Salad is a delightful medley of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender bites of cooked chicken breast are paired with tangy marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and crunchy red onion, all nestled atop a bed of crisp baby spinach. Creamy crumbled feta cheese adds a perfect finishing touch, while the zesty dressing—made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic—brings it all together in one crave-worthy bowl. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal for a quick lunch, easy weeknight dinner, or an elegant side dish for entertaining. It's a must-try recipe that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Drain and quarter the marinated artichoke hearts.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and drain the Kalamata olives.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, chicken, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all components.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.7 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 5263 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 136.3 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 928 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 815 mg | 17% | |
*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.
