Low Fat Chicken Garden Salad
Light, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, this Low Fat Chicken Garden Salad is the perfect choice for health-conscious food lovers seeking a nutrient-packed meal. Featuring tender, perfectly grilled chicken breast marinated in a zesty olive oil and lemon juice blend, this salad is brimming with vibrant vegetables like crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy carrots, and colorful bell peppers. Tossed in a creamy, tangy low-fat Greek yogurt dressing with hints of Dijon mustard and honey, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors while keeping things healthy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-fat, high-protein recipe is a great option for lunch or dinner and is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome and delicious meal. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is as versatile as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Brush the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them into thinner strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, julienne the red bell pepper, peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and red onion.
For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad and drizzle the yogurt dressing over the top.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and ensure even coating of the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy your healthy, low-fat meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 303 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1696 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 120.3 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2546 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.
