Fresh Market Chicken Salad Recipe
This Fresh Market Chicken Salad Recipe is a delicious, protein-packed salad made with fresh greens, juicy chicken, crunchy nuts, and a homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a healthy dinner!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Whisk
- Salad tongs
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken grilled, roasted, or rotisserie
- 4 cups mixed fresh greens romaine, spinach, or arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries raisins, or pomegranate seeds
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta goat cheese, or Parmesan
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs parsley, cilantro, or basil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Grill, roast, or use rotisserie chicken. Let it cool and then slice or shred.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash, chop, and slice fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
- Slice the Avocado: Cut in half, remove the pit, and slice thinly. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, fresh greens, vegetables, avocado, nuts, and dried fruits.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.