Chicken Broccoli Tossed Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Chicken Broccoli Tossed Salad, a harmonious blend of tender chicken breast, crisp-tender broccoli, and a medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. Nestled on a bed of mixed salad greens, this colorful dish is brought to life with a homemade tangy-sweet dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for a quick and wholesome lunch or a light yet satisfying dinner, this recipe shines with its balance of bright flavors and healthy ingredients. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a fantastic way to enjoy the perfect fusion of protein and veggies in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and black pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly and pat them dry. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl along with the blanched broccoli.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss gently to coat all the ingredients in the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Chicken Broccoli Tossed Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
