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Healthy Chicken Salad

A vibrant, crunchy salad packed with fresh flavors, juicy chicken, and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 4 cups mixed greens can use kale or spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced, can substitute with zucchini
  • 1/2 cup red onion soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if desired
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with avocado
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or honey mustard for a sweeter option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all fresh ingredients like cooked chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful herbs.
  2. Chop your favorite veggies such as celery, bell peppers, and red onion into small pieces.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  5. Gently fold the shredded chicken and chopped veggies into the dressing until evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve the salad on a bed of greens or in a sandwich and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Try adding sliced almonds for an extra crunch!

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