Description
Indulge in a refreshing and nutritious High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken, perfect for a quick lunch or meal prep. This vibrant salad combines tender chicken and nutrient-rich beans, creating a satisfying dish that fuels your day with protein and fiber. Tossed in a zesty dressing, it’s bursting with flavors from fresh herbs and vegetables, making it both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you’re packing it for work or serving it at family gatherings, this salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. Quick and easy to make, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again!
Ingredients
- 3 cans mixed beans (drained)
- 1.25 pounds cooked chicken breast (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumbers (diced)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/3 cup fresh herbs (chopped)
- Dressing: olive oil
- lemon juice
- lemon vinegar
- garlic powder
- Dijon mustard
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained beans, chopped chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, diced red bell pepper, and chopped herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon vinegar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg