Description
Discover the vibrant and nutritious High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that elevates any meal. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and fiber, ensuring you stay full and satisfied. Ideal for meal prep, family gatherings, or a light lunch, this dish features colorful ingredients that make healthy eating a delight. With fresh herbs and zesty dressing, every bite bursts with flavor. Embrace wholesome eating with this filling salad that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 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 drained beans, diced chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red bell pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, Dijon mustard until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg