Heart-Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats, this Heart-Healthy Rotisserie Chicken Salad is the perfect guilt-free meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Featuring tender shredded rotisserie chicken atop a bed of nutrient-rich baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and just the right amount of thinly sliced red onion, every bite is nourishing and satisfying. A tangy homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties the ingredients together with a light zesty touch, while sliced almonds add a delightful crunch and a dose of heart-healthy fats. Ready in just 20 minutes and with no cooking required, this vibrant salad makes an ideal wholesome lunch or dinner option for anyone looking to stay healthy without compromising on taste. Perfect for anyone embracing nutritious eating, this rotisserie chicken salad is a delicious and easy go-to meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rotisserie chicken, skin removed and shredded
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Measure out 2 cups and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
Add the shredded chicken to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Top the salad with the sliced almonds for a crunchy texture.
Divide the salad into four portions and serve immediately. Enjoy this nutritious and heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.3 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2502 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 163.2 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3808 mg | 81% | |
*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.
