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Chicken Salad with Red Leaf Lettuce

Chicken Salad with Red Leaf Lettuce: 7 Zesty Ways to Delight

A refreshing chicken salad made with tender chicken and crisp red leaf lettuce.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups red leaf lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for best flavor.
  • Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken salad, red leaf lettuce, healthy salad