Cilantro Chicken Salad

This Cilantro Chicken Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for a healthy American lunch. Packed with protein and fresh herbs, it's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 1/4 cup
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1/2 cup
• Green onion, sliced - 1/4 cup
• Greek yogurt - 1/2 cup
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mixed salad greens - 2 cups

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
4. Serve the cilantro chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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