Description
Chicken salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners, this recipe adds a burst of flavor and nutrition to your plate. With customizable ingredients and easy preparation, it brings friends and family together for memorable meals. Enjoy the delightful crunch in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken rests, chop mixed greens, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice cucumber.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, veggies, and dressing; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg