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Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon

Fresh Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon for a Bright Meal

This Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon is a vibrant, healthful dish featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, tender chicken, and seasonal vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Blanching Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 bunch Asparagus can substitute with green beans
  • 1 cup Sweet Peas blanched
  • 1 medium Cucumber optional
  • 2 cups Roasted Chicken shredded
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint can substitute with basil or parsley
For the Lemon Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Jar for dressing
  • Pot for blanching
  • slotted spoon
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Large serving platter

Method
 

Prepare Lemon Dressing
  1. In a jar, combine lemon juice and minced garlic. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add lemon zest, olive oil, honey, mustard, and salt. Shake until emulsified.
Blanch Vegetables
  1. Boil salted water, add sweet peas for 60 seconds and ice bath, then asparagus for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Chicken
  1. Shred rotisserie chicken or slice roasted chicken into strips. Aim for bite-sized pieces.
Assemble Salad
  1. Layer Romaine lettuce on a platter, then arrange blanched asparagus, cucumber, shredded chicken, sweet peas, feta, and mint.
Final Touches and Serve
  1. Sprinkle black pepper over and garnish with lemon slices. Serve with dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with different veggies and proteins to fit your taste preferences. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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