Description
Indulge in a vibrant Chicken Salad that perfectly balances fresh, crunchy vegetables and tender chicken, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Ideal for picnics, meal prep, or cozy dinners at home, this dish bursts with flavors and colors. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a unique twist every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Let cool.
- Dice the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve chilled on lettuce leaves or in bowls, garnished with chopped nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg