Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring baked chicken, mixed greens, and a tangy vinaigrette, celebrating the flavors of spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked, diced chicken breast
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Bake the seasoned chicken breast in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Let it cool and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Whisk the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve while the salad is fresh.
Notes
For best results, store the dressing separately to keep the salad fresh. Customize with your favorite seasonal fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, spring, chicken, healthy, fresh, vibrant