Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this vibrant Chicken and Chickpea Salad. Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines tender grilled chicken, protein-packed chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a quick lunch at home, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Optional: 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, drained chickpeas, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Once the chicken has cooled slightly, add it to the salad mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg