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Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon

Fresh Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon for a Bright Bite

This Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon is a vibrant, healthy dish perfect for welcoming spring with fresh flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 Romaine Lettuce Chopped
  • 1 cup Asparagus Blanched
  • 1 cup Sweet Peas Blanched
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
  • 2 cups Roasted Chicken Shredded, rotisserie preferred
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Chopped
For the Lemon Dressing
  • 1 whole Lemon Zested and juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey To taste
  • 1 tsp Mustard
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Medium jar
  • Large pot
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Preparing the Salad
  1. Prepare the Lemon Dressing by combining lemon zest, juice, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, mustard, and salt in a medium jar. Shake well for 30 seconds.
  2. Blanch the peas in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute; transfer to an ice bath. Blanch the asparagus for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
  3. Remove the meat from the roasted chicken, slice or shred into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Assemble the salad by layering chopped Romaine lettuce, asparagus, cucumber, shredded chicken, peas, feta cheese, and mint leaves on a large platter.
  5. Serve the salad with the lemon dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, and the dressing should be served separately to keep the greens crisp.

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