Chicken Salad South Beach Friendly
Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, this Chicken Salad South Beach Friendly recipe is a light yet satisfying meal that doubles as a healthy lunch or quick dinner. Packed with tender shredded chicken breast and an array of colorful, crunchy vegetables like celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green onions, every bite is brimming with texture and flavor. The zesty dressing, made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties the ingredients together in the most vibrant way. Serve it as a stand-alone salad or scooped onto crisp lettuce leaves for an effortlessly low-carb wrap. With only 15 minutes of prep time and packed with nutritious ingredients, this South Beach Diet-inspired chicken salad is the perfect option for anyone seeking a quick, wholesome, and delicious addition to their healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 Green onions, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately on its own, or spoon the salad onto lettuce leaves for a light, crisp wrap.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1791 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 150.2 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2540 mg | 54% | |
*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.
