Smoked Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this vibrant Smoked Chicken Salad, a perfect fusion of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors! This recipe combines tender strips of smoked chicken breast with a colorful mix of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans or walnuts. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey, this salad delivers a balance of bold and refreshing flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is a wholesome, protein-packed meal that's as healthy as it is delicious. Serve it as a satisfying standalone dish or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s ideal for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Smoked chicken breast
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the smoked chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized chunks and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pecans or walnuts.
In a small mixing bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined. This forms your salad dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Top the salad with the sliced smoked chicken, arranging it neatly on top for a beautiful presentation.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or with your choice of bread or crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 119.0 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 2650 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 133.0 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3457 mg | 74% | |
*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.
