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Poached Chicken Salad with Lentils

Delicious Poached Chicken Salad with Lentils for Fresh Flavors

This Poached Chicken Salad with Lentils is a perfect dish that captures the vibrant flavors of spring with nourishing ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Poached Chicken Cooked in seasoned water
  • 1 cup Lentils Canned or cooked
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Arugula or spinach
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Sliced thin
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with radishes if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Sliced thinly
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Or honey mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Or goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs e.g., parsley, basil
  • 1/4 cup Nuts or Seeds e.g., sunflower seeds or toasted almonds

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Poach the chicken breasts in seasoned water for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  2. Cook the Lentils: Rinse and boil lentils until tender for 15-20 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and slice the mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine the Ingredients: Mix diced chicken and lentils with the vegetables, drizzle with dressing, and toss.
  6. Add Toppings and Serve: Sprinkle optional toppings and serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Great for picnics or light lunches, and can be customized with seasonal ingredients.

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