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A bowl of simple rotisserie chicken salad with fresh ingredients

Rotisserie Chicken Salad

A quick and easy rotisserie chicken salad combining fresh ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 1/2 to 4 cups)
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed (or substitute garbanzo beans) Rinse thoroughly to improve flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped marinated artichokes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 each Persian or English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced (or thinly sliced on a mandoline)
  • 1/4 cup chopped baby arugula (or parsley)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese Optional
  • 1/3 cup chopped cooked bacon, turkey bacon or smoked almonds Optional

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or more red wine vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, drained and rinsed beans, chopped artichokes, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely diced red onion until evenly distributed.
  • Add chopped arugula or parsley and any optional ingredients like feta cheese or cooked bacon.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well-coated.
  • Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad as is or over a bed of rice, quinoa, or farro.

Notes

For best results, rinse beans thoroughly and let the salad rest before serving. Adjust dressing to personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g
Keyword easy salad, Healthy Recipes, quick meal, Rotisserie Chicken Salad, weeknight dinner
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