Description
Whip up this simple, high-protein bowl in minutes! Packed with lean chicken, nutritious lentils, and fresh veggies, it’s a healthy and satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken is excellent here)
- 1/2 cup cooked brown or green lentils (canned and rinsed or pre-cooked pouches work well)
- 1 cup mixed greens (such as spinach, romaine, or kale)
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional additions: 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 avocado, diced; a sprinkle of feta cheese
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, gently combine the shredded chicken and cooked lentils.
- 2. Add the mixed greens, chopped cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl.
- 3. In a small separate bowl or directly over the salad ingredients, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
- 4. Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
- 5. Pour the dressing over the chicken, lentil, and vegetable mixture.
- 6. Toss everything gently until well combined and coated with the dressing.
- 7. If adding optional ingredients like cherry tomatoes, avocado, or feta cheese, stir them in now.
- 8. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. For best results, store dressing separately. This bowl is best enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad/Bowl
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 350-450 (depending on optional additions)
- Sugar: approx. 5-10g
- Sodium: variable (depends on chicken/lentils)
- Fat: approx. 15-25g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 20-30g
- Fiber: approx. 8-12g
- Protein: approx. 30-40g