Healthy
Chicken Pick-Me-Up Salad Recipe
A quick, high-protein salad packed with colorful veggies to help your body recover, refuel, and reset.
Supporting your body after illness, stress, or a hard workout is key to fat loss and balance. Recovery is where progress happens. Focus on high protein and as many colorful plants as you can fit on your plate. Protein supports muscle and keeps you full, while those vibrant veggies deliver fiber and nutrients to help you reset. Here’s a delicious, high-protein recipe for when your body needs a boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups chopped kale
- ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tbsp pepitas
Directions:
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl.
- Add kale, peas, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with pepitas.
Nutritional Information
- 395 calories
- 43g protein
- 6g fiber
