Protein Power Salad with Chicken, Eggs & Cheese
Savor the delightful flavors of the Protein Power Salad with Chicken, Eggs & Cheese, a perfect blend of nutrition and taste. This vibrant salad is packed with high-quality protein from grilled chicken and hard-boiled eggs, complemented by fresh vegetables and creamy cheese. Ideal for lunch, post-workout snacks, or light dinners, this salad not only satisfies your hunger but also energizes your day. With its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip it up even on the busiest days. Customize it with your favorite dressing and enjoy a nutritious meal that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 grilled chicken breast, cubed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 cup romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
- Dressing of choice (balsamic vinaigrette or ranch)
Instructions
- Boil eggs for 9-10 minutes, peel, and slice in half.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken breast until fully cooked; season to taste and chop.
- Slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion, and shred carrots if using.
- In a large bowl, layer greens first; then add veggies, cheese cubes, chicken pieces, and egg halves.
- Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 250mg