Smoked Chicken Chorizo and White Bean Salad
Smoky, savory, and satisfying, this Smoked Chicken Chorizo and White Bean Salad is the ultimate fusion of hearty flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender slices of smoked chicken and crispy, golden-brown chorizo meet the creamy goodness of white beans, all nestled atop a vibrant base of baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette infused with smoky paprika, this salad delivers a burst of bold flavors in every bite. Perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight dinner or an impressive lunch option, this protein-packed dish is ready in just 25 minutes and serves as a true crowd-pleaser with its irresistible combination of textures and tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces smoked chicken breast
- 150 grams chorizo sausage
- 400 grams canned white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 pieces red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 piece garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Slice the smoked chicken breast into thin, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chorizo sausage until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and slice into thin rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed white beans, baby spinach leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the smoked chicken, cooked chorizo slices, and fresh parsley to the mixing bowl with the salad ingredients.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.4 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5805 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 172.6 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3267 mg | 70% | |
*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.
