Description
A nutritious and delicious salad combining chicken, sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal or hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium roasted sweet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cooking or dicing leftover cooked chicken.
- Cook the sweet potatoes by roasting them in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Chop the mixed greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the avocado.
- Mix the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad by combining all ingredients in a large bowl and tossing with the dressing.
Notes
- Use skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Consider marinating the chicken for added flavor.
- Customize the salad with additional vegetables or grains as desired.
- Store the salad without dressing to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Sweet Potato Salad, nutritious salad, meal prep, healthy eating