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:
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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.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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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.
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Optional:
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
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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!