Description
A fresh and vibrant chicken salad that’s perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. Enjoy a medley of crisp vegetables and tender chicken tossed in a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the lettuce, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl, using leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie for convenience.
- Include diced avocado and chopped hard-boiled eggs if desired for creaminess.
- Toss all the ingredients together gently until well mixed with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare a day in advance for best flavor. Customize with nuts, dried cranberries, or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken salad, summer recipe, picnic food, healthy salad