Description
A fresh, vibrant salad featuring tender chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet corn, all tossed with mixed greens and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chill a large mixing bowl and salad plates if desired.
- In the large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, cucumber slices, and mixed salad greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra tomatoes or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
- Chill the salad before serving for the best texture.
- Do not overdress to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken salad, summer salad, corn cucumber tomato salad, easy lunch salad, gluten free salad