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healthy salad recipes with chicken

3 Amazing Healthy Salad Recipes with Chicken You’ll Love


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A healthy and delicious salad recipe featuring chicken as the main protein. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
  3. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
  5. Add sliced chicken on top.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use grilled chicken for extra flavor.
  • Add crumbled feta cheese for extra richness.
  • Substitute lime juice for lemon juice if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: healthy salad, chicken salad, easy salad recipe, high-protein salad