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Plate of citrus herb chicken salad with shredded chicken, orange and grapefruit slices, red onion, and greens.

Citrus Herb Chicken Salad

A refreshing and flavorful chicken salad with citrus and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 orange segmented
  • 1 grapefruit segmented
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, red onion, and fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Add the cooled chicken to the salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add avocado slices or toasted almonds.

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