Best Healthy Summer Chicken Salad You'll Love in Minutes

Best Healthy Summer Chicken Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish perfect for warm days, combining chicken, fresh fruits, and a creamy yogurt dressing.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Cooked Chicken use rotisserie for quick prep or grill
4 cups Mixed Greens can use spinach or romaine
1 cup Fresh Strawberries sliced
1 cup Red or Green Grapes halved
1 cup Fresh Sweet Corn off the cob
0.5 medium Red Onion finely chopped
0.5 cup Sliced Almonds or Pecans toasted for flavor
0.5 cup Feta or Goat Cheese Crumbles omit for dairy-free

For the Dressing

1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt substitute with plant-based yogurt for dairy-free
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high quality recommended
0.5 medium Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice fresh juice is best
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard whole grain can be a substitute
to taste Fresh Cilantro or Dill or parsley
to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

mixing bowl
Whisk
Air Fryer

Method

Preparation

Prepare the chicken by cooking or shredding leftover rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, toss together all salad ingredients except the nuts and cheese.
Add the toasted nuts and cheese, and gently mix.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or store undressed for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve fresh for best taste. Dressing can be prepared ahead and stored for up to 5 days.

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