Description
Indulge in a fresh and flavorful High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken, perfect for your next meal prep or quick lunch. This vibrant salad is brimming with nutrient-rich ingredients, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans of mixed 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 bowl, combine the drained beans, cooked chicken (shredded or diced), halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, diced bell pepper, and chopped herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg