Zingy Chicken Salad with Sour Cream
Brighten up your lunch or dinner table with this refreshing and flavorful Zingy Chicken Salad with Sour Cream! Juicy shredded chicken combines with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes to create a medley of textures and vibrant colors. The star of the dish is the zesty sour cream dressing, perfectly balanced with freshly squeezed lime juice, a touch of honey, and fragrant minced garlic. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and thinly sliced red onion adds an irresistible burst of freshness, while the dressing’s creamy tang ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-effort, high-reward salad is ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve it chilled for an extra cooling touch on warm days! Perfect for those seeking healthy, protein-packed, and flavor-forward salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook and shred two pieces of chicken breast. Allow to cool and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving for a cooler salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1816 mg | 39% | |
*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.
