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Chicken tender salad served on a rustic plate with crispy chicken and greens

chicken tender salad recipe

amanda
A fast, flexible, and flavor-packed chicken tender salad that saves dinner on the busiest nights. Balanced, kid-friendly, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Quick Healthy Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cooked chicken tenders grilled, baked, or air-fried
  • 4 cups mixed greens spinach, romaine, arugula, or a blend
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cheese crumbled feta or shredded cheddar, optional
  • Dressing of choice balsamic, honey mustard, or ranch

Instructions
 

  • Warm the chicken tenders in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes or air-fry for 4–5 minutes until hot and crisp.
  • Place 4 cups of mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
  • Top with cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, sliced avocado, and red onion.
  • Slice the warm chicken tenders and place evenly over the salad.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top, if using.
  • Drizzle with your favorite dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra texture, add sunflower seeds or nuts. Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead. Reheat chicken gently to maintain juiciness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword chicken tender salad, family friendly, healthy salad, quick dinner
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