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Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing

Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing to Brighten Your Day

A vibrant and nutritious Spring Salad with Chicken and Lemon Dressing for any occasion, highlighting fresh ingredients and spring flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce substitute with mixed greens if desired
  • 1 bunch Asparagus thin stalks are best
  • 1 cup Sweet Peas can use frozen, briefly blanched
  • 1 cup Cucumber Persian cucumbers are excellent
  • 2 cups Roasted Chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or substitute with goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves or fresh basil as a replacement
For the Lemon Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil extra virgin is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon preferred
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Small jar
  • Ice Bath Bowl
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small jar, combine lemon juice and minced garlic. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then add lemon zest, olive oil, honey, mustard, and a pinch of salt. Shake until emulsified.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch peas for 60 seconds, then transfer to the ice bath. Blanch asparagus for 3-4 minutes, cool in ice bath, drain, and pat dry.
  3. Remove meat from roasted chicken bones, discarding bones, and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. On a serving platter, layer Romaine lettuce, cucumber, asparagus, and peas. Add chicken, crumble feta on top, and sprinkle with mint.
  5. Garnish with black pepper and lemon slices. Serve dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with grilled shrimp or chickpeas for different proteins. Prepare the dressing and vegetables in advance for convenience.

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