Description
Experience the vibrant flavors and hearty nutrition of High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken. This delightful salad combines protein-packed chicken with a colorful medley of beans, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing, making it an ideal choice for meal prep, lunch, or as a side dish at gatherings. With just 11 minutes of preparation time, you can enjoy a filling and nutritious meal that keeps you energized throughout the day. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and savor the freshness in every bite!
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 bowl, combine drained canned beans, diced cooked 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, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently combine using a spatula or wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 11 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg