Springtime Chicken Salad
Welcome spring to your table with this vibrant Springtime Chicken Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp mixed greens, peppery radishes, crunchy cucumbers, and tender shredded chicken. Enhanced with pops of sweetness from fresh peas, creamy avocado, and fragrant dill, this salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Topped with a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this dish strikes the perfect balance of brightness and flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful and healthy salad is ideal for a light lunch or an impressive starter. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s a wholesome, delicious way to embrace the flavors of spring.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 4 pieces Radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 piece English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Peas (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 piece Avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the cooked chicken. If not already cooked, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook them on a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced radishes, sliced cucumber, peas, diced avocado, and chopped dill.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
Add the shredded chicken to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing evenly over the top.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and distribute the dressing.
Divide the salad among 4 serving plates or bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.4 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 1524 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*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.
