Healthy Chicken Salad

Name: Healthy Chicken Salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 2 cups of lettuce; 1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup of cucumber; 1/4 cup of black olives; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar; Salt & pepper to taste

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15 minTotal time

EasyDifficulty

280kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

Ingredient substitutions

chicken breast boneless, skinless turkey breast
black olives green olives
balsamic vinegar red wine vinegar

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 280 kcal

Protein27 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Fat15 g

Fiber 3 g · Sugar 4 g · Sodium 520 mg

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This light and delicious salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's easy to prepare and full of flavour!

Main Dish Healthy

Steps

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken breast. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
In a large bowl, mix together the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and black olives.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Add the dressing to the salad and season with salt and pepper.
Slice the chicken breast and add to the salad.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Healthy Chicken Salad

Look for browned edges on the chicken and an opaque center; let it rest briefly before slicing to keep the juices in.
Dry the lettuce well so the dressing clings instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
For the best texture, dress the salad just before serving; the lettuce softens if it sits.

Drink pairing

a crisp, dry rosé
Its fresh acidity complements the balsamic dressing and briny olives without overwhelming the lean chicken.

0% option: sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and keep for 3–4 days. Store the chicken separately from the dressed salad when possible; the lettuce will lose its crispness over time.