Light Chicken Salad
Elevate your weekday lunch or light dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Light Chicken Salad! Packed with lean, protein-rich chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of zesty red onion, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and health. Tossed in a homemade honey-lemon Dijon dressing that’s both tangy and slightly sweet, every bite bursts with freshness and wholesome goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for busy days or meal-prep, serving as a low-carb, gluten-free option for four. Perfect for those craving a quick, satisfying meal that delivers on taste and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups (chopped) romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (diced) cucumber
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 medium (diced) avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: wash and chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and avocado, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately in bowls or on plates. For added freshness, you may garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro (optional).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1626 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*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.
