Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 1 cup mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
– ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup cucumbers, diced
– ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
– ½ avocado, diced (optional)
– ¼ cup bell pepper, diced
– ¼ cup feta cheese or shredded cheese of choice
– ¼ cup nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds)
– ½ cup preferred salad dressing (ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, or Greek dressing)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Making chicken salads with leftover chicken can be both straightforward and enjoyable. Here’s how to do it:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and wash the vegetables thoroughly.
2. Mix the Greens: In a large salad bowl, place the mixed salad greens as the base.
3. Add Vegetables: Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, and avocado on top of the greens.
4. Incorporate Chicken: Add your leftover cooked chicken to the bowl, distributing it evenly.
5. Cheese and Nuts: Sprinkle the feta cheese (or your cheese of choice) and nuts/seeds over the salad for added flavor and crunch.
6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle your preferred salad dressing over the entire mixture.
7. Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
8. Toss Well: Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well mixed and coated with the dressing.
9. Serve Immediately: If desired, you can chill the salad in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.
This simple method ensures that you’ll have a delicious chicken salad ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 30g