Level up your New Year’s goals with this satisfying Power Chicken Salad, brimming with protein and veggies.
Power Chicken Salad
Prep: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 Servings
Ingredients
• 4 cups torn green-leaf lettuce
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (see note)
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1 cup halved and sliced cucumber
• ½ cup slivered red onion
• ½ cup jarred artichokes, drained and quartered
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
Dressing:
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients lettuce through sunflower seeds to a large bowl, toss ingredients to combine.
2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
3. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition information:
331 Calories; 24g Protein; 13.5g Carbohydrate; 21g Fat; 463mg Sodium; 3.5g Fiber
Recipe by: Jacqueline Gomes, RD, MBA