Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
This Chopped Power Salad with Chicken is a fresh, protein-packed salad loaded with crisp vegetables, juicy chicken, healthy toppings, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or light dinners, this colorful chopped salad is both nourishing and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice or cube the cooked chicken breast.
- In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, kale, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, green onions, and chickpeas.
- Add the chicken, avocado slices, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Store the dressing separately for the freshest texture.Massage the kale with a little olive oil to soften it before mixing.Rotisserie chicken is a quick and convenient option.Add grains like quinoa or brown rice for extra heartiness.Toss avocado with lemon juice to help prevent browning.
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