Description
Experience a burst of flavor and nutrition with this High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken. This vibrant salad combines tender chicken breast with protein-packed beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it the perfect choice for a healthy lunch or side dish. Ready in just 11 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, and feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients. With its satisfying texture and rich taste, this salad is sure to become a staple in your meal prep routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans canned beans (drained)
- 1.25 pounds cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumbers (diced)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/3 cup fresh herbs (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained canned beans, diced chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, diced red bell pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon vinegar (or red wine vinegar), garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir until everything is well coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg