Summer Chicken Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Calories: 400
Best Season: Summer
Description

This Summer Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy lunch recipe! Packed with seasonal ingredients and bursting with color, this salad is the ideal way to embrace the sunny days ahead. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a light and satisfying meal, this summer chicken salad is a great option!

Ingredients
  • 4 cups spinach/arugula mix
  • 6 oz chicken
  • 4 tbsp feta cheese
  • 1 small avocado
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 4 4-8 strawberries
  • 4 4-6 mini bell peppers
  • 4 tbsp southwest ranch dressing or dressing of choice
Instructions
  1. 1
    First, cook chicken if you haven’t already. Set oven to 375 degrees and cook chicken for 15-20 minutes. Season to your liking!
  2. 2
    Prep toppings: Dice cucumbers, strawberries, avocado, and peppers.
  3. 3
    Add ingredients to a large bowl and drizzle dressing on top.
  4. 4
    Serve & enjoy!
Note
  • Even though this recipe is specific to summer time, it can be enjoyed all times of the year!
  • This recipe is great if you already have pre-cooked chicken.
  • Perfect for meal prepping!
  • This can be made vegetarian; see ingredient substitutions above.
Keywords: High Protein, Gluten Free, Nut Free