The Ultimate Lunch Salad

A lunch salad with chicken, pasta, veggies and dressing tossed in a bowl.

5 from 1 vote

A filling protein and fiber packed lunch salad loaded with crisp veggies, pasta, chicken and shredded cheese. It's fresh, customizable, and perfect for meal prep throughout the week.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Notes

Store the dressing separately.
Thinly slice the vegetables.
Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
Toss right before serving for the freshest texture.

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