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Hearty Chicken Dinner Salad

A fresh and satisfying dinner salad packed with crisp vegetables, grilled chicken, and a bright homemade dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or light healthy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salad Base
  • 5 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • Protein
  • 2 cups grilled chicken breast sliced
  • 1 boiled egg sliced
  • ½ cup chickpeas
  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly.
  2. Slice the vegetables and place them in a large bowl with the greens.
  3. Add grilled chicken, boiled egg, and chickpeas on top.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Notes

  • Store salad without dressing for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
  • Add avocado or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
  • Replace chicken with tofu or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.
  • Always add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.