Description
Transform your perception of salads with this vibrant Chicken Salad, featuring tender grilled chicken nestled among fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for those who think salads are boring, this dish bursts with flavor and color, making it an enticing centerpiece for any meal. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, it’s sure to please even the pickiest palates at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let cool before slicing.
- While chicken cooks, chop spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, chopped veggies, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve topped with feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg