Description
Discover the vibrant and nutritious High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken, a perfect solution for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. This delicious salad combines tender chicken and protein-packed beans, offering a satisfying meal that’s both easy to prepare and rich in flavor. With bright cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty dressing, this dish is not only visually appealing but also a healthful option that keeps you full longer. Ideal for meal prep, whip up a batch at the beginning of the week for quick lunches or a light dinner that’s bursting with freshness.
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 mixing bowl, combine the canned beans, cooked chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and fresh herbs.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon vinegar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss to combine everything evenly.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg