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Leftover Grilled Chicken Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with leftover grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups grilled chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled optional
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and grilled chicken.
  2. If using, sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts for extra crunch and flavor.

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