Salad with chicken and green peas

Here's a simple and delicious salad recipe with chicken and green peas:

Chicken and Green Pea Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:

    • Cook the chicken breast if not already cooked, and shred or dice it.
    • If using frozen peas, thaw them by running them under warm water for a few minutes, then drain.
    • Prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the red onion, and dicing the cucumber.
  2. Make the Dressing:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Assemble the Salad:

    • In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, chicken, green peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
    • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Optional:

    • Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
  5. Serve:

    • Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to a few hours if you want to serve it cold.

Enjoy your fresh and healthy chicken and green pea salad!