Description
Discover the vibrant and satisfying High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any meal. This nutritious salad combines protein-packed chicken and fiber-rich beans with fresh vegetables, creating a colorful medley of flavors and textures. With its bright ingredients and zesty lemon vinaigrette, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for meal prepping. Enjoy it as a standalone meal, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens for added nutrition.
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)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained canned beans, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until everything is well-coated.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg