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Name: Healthy Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

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Healthy Chicken Salad

Fresh, nourishing chicken salad with a zest of lemon.

4servings

20 min

Easy

Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew

About this recipe

Enjoy a light yet fulfilling meal with this healthy chicken salad. Packed with flavor from fresh vegetables and enriched with the creaminess of feta, this dish offers a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this recipe is quick to prepare and ensures a satisfying taste experience.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, feta, and almonds.
2
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
4
Toss to combine well.
5
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
6
Serve immediately and enjoy!