Description
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, this Simple Lemon Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, healthy dinner, or quick family meal, it’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 150g mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- For the dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat or bake at 200°C (390°F) until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top salad with sliced chicken and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Chicken can be baked or pan-seared. Keep salad greens and dressing separate if storing ahead. Add feta cheese or toasted nuts for extra flavor. Best eaten fresh for maximum crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75