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Chickpea, Feta, and Chicken Lettuce Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring tender chicken, protein-packed chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese, all served on a bed of crisp lettuce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
Protein
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
Dressing and Toppings
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Grill or pan-cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let it rest, then shred or dice it.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and cooked chicken.
  2. Add the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Serve the Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.

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