Chicken Salad – Calories & Nutrition

Total (Approximate for entire salad):

• Calories: 539 kcal
• Carbs: 12.3 g
• Protein: 64.5 g
• Fat: 21.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
• Cholesterol: 170 mg
• Sodium: 164 mg
• Fiber: 5.3 g
• Sugar: 4.7 g

Per 100 g serving (assuming ~350 g total salad):

• Calories: ~154 kcal
• Carbs: ~3.5 g
• Protein: ~18 g
• Fat: ~6 g

Approximate Micronutrients (Per 100 g)

A light, flavorful, and protein-packed chicken salad perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients (Serves 2-3)

• 200 g (7 oz) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil) for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken:
   Use leftover cooked chicken or cook fresh chicken breast (grilled, baked, or poached) and dice/shred it.
2. Assemble the salad:
   In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and chicken.
3. Make the dressing:
   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper.
4. Toss and serve:
   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

• Add boiled eggs, roasted nuts, or seeds for extra protein and crunch.
• Swap olive oil for Greek yogurt to make a creamy, lower-calorie dressing.
• Use leftover roasted chicken for a faster version.

Approximate Nutrition Per 100 g

Per Serving (~250 g)

• Calories: ~300 kcal
• Protein: ~30 g
• Fat: ~15 g
• Carbs: ~10 g