Description
A refreshing and nutritious chicken rice salad that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and cooked rice.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs as desired.
- This dish is great for meal prep or picnics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Rice Salad