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Healthy Chicken Salad

A refreshing and nutritious chicken salad packed with vegetables and a light dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for best flavor.
  • 1 cup mixed greens Spinach, arugula, or romaine work well.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. It can also be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.