Description

Elevate your lunch game with this High-Protein Dense Bean Salad with Chicken! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday meal. Packed with protein from tender chicken and fiber-rich beans, it ensures you stay satisfied and energized throughout the day. The refreshing combination of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs brings every bite to life, making it an ideal dish for gatherings or a nourishing solo lunch. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies, this salad makes healthy eating enjoyable and effortless.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, diced chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, diced red bell pepper, and chopped herbs.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon vinegar, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 345
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg