Description
Delight in the flavors of this Delicious Chicken and Chickpea Salad, a vibrant medley that’s both nourishing and quick to prepare. Bursting with tender chicken, creamy chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, this salad is perfect for picnics or dinner parties. It’s easy to customize and packed with protein and fiber, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let cool before chopping.
- While chicken cooks, rinse chickpeas, chop spinach, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg