The Ultimate Lunch Salad

5 from 1 vote

A filling protein and fiber packed lunch salad loaded with crisp veggies, pasta, chicken and shredded cheese.

Prep Time10

Course: lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

2 cups green leafy lettuce like baby greens
1 cup coleslaw mix or finely shredded cabbage
1/2 cup mini or English cucumber sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup bell pepper sliced
1/4 cup sweet onion sliced thin
1/2-3/4 cup chickpea pasta or protein pasta cooked (I like Barilla chickpea or protein plus pasta, or Banza chickpea pasta)
3 oz. cooked chicken breast or chicken tenders chopped, ex: rotisserie chicken breast
1/4-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2-3 tbsp salad dressing of choice
1/4 cup banana peppers or kalamata olives
other topping ideas: croutons, toasted breadcrumbs, sliced pickles, pickled onions, crispy jalapeños or onions

Add all salad ingredients to a large salad bowl and toss to combine. Add additional dressing to taste.