Simple Chicken Salad
A quick, fresh, and satisfying chicken salad that's perfect for lunches, meal prep, and quick dinners. Flexible and delicious with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, chopped Rotisserie, grilled, or baked chicken works great.
- 4 cups Lettuce, chopped Any fresh variety like romaine or spinach can be used.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved Adds a sweet pop to the salad.
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced Provides crunch to the salad.
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil For a light dressing.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adjust to taste for brightness.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until glossy.
- Taste the dressing and adjust with more lemon if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine gently but thoroughly.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Make-ahead by pre-chopping ingredients and storing separately. Dressed salad is best eaten same-day but can last for a short lunch the next day. If chicken is dry, add a drizzle of olive oil or a spoon of Greek yogurt.