Carrot salad with chicken is a fresh and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with crunchy carrots and a flavorful dressing. Here's a recipe that balances these elements perfectly:
Carrot Salad with Chicken
Ingredients:
For the salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup almonds or walnuts, chopped (optional)
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the salad ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grated carrots, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. If using, add the chopped parsley or cilantro and nuts.
Step 2: Make the dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Assemble the salad
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Step 4: Chill and serve
- For best results, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve the carrot salad with chicken as a light lunch or dinner. It pairs well with crusty bread or can be served on a bed of greens. Enjoy!
