Description
Indulge in a delicious Protein Power Salad with Chicken, Eggs & Cheese that offers both nourishment and flavor. This vibrant salad combines tender grilled chicken, creamy cheese, and hard-boiled eggs to create a protein-rich meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a post-workout snack. With fresh vegetables like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crisp greens, this salad is not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a colorful dish that’s ideal for meal prep or enjoying immediately.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 grilled chicken breast, cubed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 cup cheese cubes (cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda)
- 1 cup romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dressing of choice (balsamic vinaigrette recommended)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 9-10 minutes until hard-boiled. Peel and slice in half.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until cooked through. Season as desired and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop red onion.
- In a large salad bowl or plate, layer mixed greens as the base. Add sliced vegetables followed by cheese cubes, chicken pieces, and halved eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper before drizzling with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 320mg