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Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing

Vibrant Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing

Enjoy a refreshing Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing featuring crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Can substitute with green leaf or butter lettuce.
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Blanched green beans can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Peas Frozen peas work just as well.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Can be swapped with celery or omitted.
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Precooked or roast your own.
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves Substitute with basil for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Replace with goat cheese or dairy-free option if needed.
For the Lemon Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be a vegan-friendly option.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Small jar
  • Pot
  • Large serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small jar, combine lemon juice and minced garlic, and let it sit for 5 minutes to infuse. Add lemon zest, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt. Shake until emulsified.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas for 1 minute. Plunge into an ice bath. Repeat with asparagus, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove meat from rotisserie chicken, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. On a large platter, lay Romaine lettuce, add cucumber, asparagus, chicken, and peas. Sprinkle feta and mint leaves, and garnish with lemon slices.
  5. Serve salad with the lemon dressing on the side for freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To maintain freshness, store leftover components separately and assemble just before serving. Avoid freezing due to texture loss.

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