Chicken Salad — calories and nutrition

Chicken Salad — Calories & Nutrition

⏱️Prep: 10 min
🔥Cook: 0 min
🕐Total: 10 min
🍽️Serves: 1
📊Difficulty: Easy
High ProteinLow CarbMeal PrepGluten FreeWeight Loss
280
kcal
per serving
35g
Protein
8g
Carbs
10g
Fat
3g
Fiber

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central · Per 1 serving · Values are estimates

📏 Adjust servings

1 serving
280
kcal
35g
Protein
8g
Carbs
10g
Fat
3g
Fiber

🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    Slice or shred cooked chicken breast. Can be freshly cooked or meal-prepped in advance — store cooked chicken up to 4 days in the fridge.
  2. 2
    Tear romaine lettuce into pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes. Slice cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice red onion.
    💡 Soak red onion in cold water 5 minutes to reduce sharpness.
  3. 3
    Slice avocado and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. 4
    Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and remaining lemon juice. Season generously with salt, pepper and dried herbs (oregano or thyme work well).
  5. 5
    Toss gently and serve immediately. For meal prep, store dressing separately and add avocado just before eating.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in chicken salad?
Chicken salad with 150g cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and avocado: approximately 280 kcal, 35g protein, 8g carbs and 10g fat.
Is chicken salad good for weight loss?
Yes — chicken salad is an excellent weight-loss meal. High protein (35g) promotes satiety, and the salad base is very low in calories. Avoid mayo-heavy versions which can double the calorie count.
How many calories in chicken salad with mayo?
Replacing the olive oil dressing with 2 tbsp mayonnaise adds approximately 180 kcal, bringing the total to around 460 kcal per serving.
How much protein in chicken salad?
150g cooked chicken breast provides approximately 46g protein. The full salad with avocado and vegetables totals approximately 35g protein.
Can I meal prep chicken salad?
Yes — cook chicken in bulk and store for 4 days. Prep vegetables separately. Assemble each morning — avoid dressing the salad in advance to prevent sogginess.
Is chicken salad keto-friendly?
Yes — this version contains only 8g carbs (5g net carbs after fibre). Skip the tomatoes to reduce carbs further if needed for strict keto.
How many calories in Caesar chicken salad?
Caesar chicken salad with 2 tbsp Caesar dressing and 10g parmesan: approximately 380 kcal, 40g protein.
What dressing is lowest in calories for chicken salad?
Lemon juice + olive oil (this recipe): ~45 kcal. Balsamic vinegar: ~5 kcal/tbsp. Greek yogurt dressing: ~15 kcal/tbsp. Ranch or Caesar: ~70–80 kcal/tbsp.

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