Spanish Chicken Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Spanish Chicken Salad is a refreshing and satisfying meal that combines tender shredded chicken breast with a colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Enhanced with the smoky warmth of paprika and the tangy kick of red wine vinegar, the simple yet zesty homemade dressing ties everything together beautifully. Black olives and freshly chopped parsley add a touch of authentic Spanish flair, making every bite irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy chicken salad is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, offering a delightful balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Black olives
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Set aside.
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, and black olives.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the shredded chicken on top of the salad and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Spanish Chicken Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.2 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2626 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 122.4 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2379 mg | 51% | |
*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.
