Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped (use rotisserie or grilled chicken for convenience)
- 1 cucumber, diced (English cucumbers work well)
- 2 tomatoes, diced (any variety, such as Roma or vine tomatoes)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (choose your favorite color for sweetness)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned; drain if using canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (red onion adds a mild flavor)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (use parsley for a fresh flavor boost)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (choose a good quality extra virgin olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed juice enhances flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste (adjust seasonings to your preference)
Instructions
- Combine the chopped chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use. Enjoy your refreshing chicken chopped salad!
Notes
Select fresh vegetables for optimal crunch and flavor. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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