Description
The Chicken & Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nourishing meal that perfectly balances flavor, texture, and nutrition. Featuring tender grilled chicken, protein-packed chickpeas, and a variety of fresh vegetables, this salad is an excellent choice for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet. Easily customizable and quick to prepare, this dish promises both taste and health benefits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: feta cheese for topping
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the fresh vegetables. Dice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, chickpeas, chopped cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, tossing everything together until well coated.
- Season your salad with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Feel free to include your favorite herbs and spices.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top it with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To keep the salad fresh, avoid adding dressing until ready to serve.
- Enjoy this salad on its own, or serve with whole-grain bread or pita.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and can be customized with other vegetables.
- For a Mediterranean twist, try adding sun-dried tomatoes or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg