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Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Dressing
All you need for lunch is protein & vegetables – so enjoy this delicious Cajun Chicken Salad, filled with everything you need!
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This Cajun Salad makes the perfect light lunch!
All you need for lunch is protein and vegetables – that is what most people will say to eat healthy. This Cajun Chicken with greens, avocado, and tomato will not just give you a healthy and satisfying lunch. It will also spice it up with the flavors from homemade Cajun seasoning.
Sometimes, I like to use a simple organic seasoning brand when spicing things up, and other times I make my own tasty spice combinations. When you make your own, add more of each spice for a stronger spice mix.
To take this salad on the go, add one extra ingredient and it’ll be compact and transportable: a tortilla wrap! This chicken salad tastes amazing in a tortilla wrap. With just one large tortilla you can transform a fun and easy salad into a super amazing one! It’s easier to eat, easier to take with you on the go, and still has all the beneficial flavors.
Did you know that the smaller the avocado, the more fat it has?
Avocados have all the good fat, but it’s also calories. You should only eat 1/2 of an avocado at each meal, not the whole. The chopped mustard greens that create this salad are full of amazing benefits. They contain cancer fighting agents and work as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The combination of lean protein and fats in the avocado are a superpower for weight loss.
Key Ingredients
Chicken breasts provide protein to your body and amazing flavor to this recipe. They’re great and filling meat to have with a lunch salad.
Mustard greens have a peppery and slightly bitter flavor. They contain lots of vitamins A and C.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which helps to improve heart health. You can use cherry tomatoes if you’d like.
Avocados contain vitamin B6, healthy fats, and potassium. A creamy avocado is great to have any time of day with any meal!
Red onion adds a good crunch to this quick lunch salad. It is rich in anthocyanins. They help to protect against heart disease, and you can read more about them in this article!
A cajun seasoning blend for the chicken! You will need sea salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
For the dressing, you’ll need apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar. These ingredients perfectly complement the salad ingredients and cajun spices on the chicken.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make this Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Salad Dressing
Step 1: Mix the seasoning
Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne , dry thyme, dry oregano. Sprinkle over chicken breast.
Step 2: Sauté the chicken
Sauté the chicken breast with extra virgin olive oil for 5-7 minutes each side; or until cooked through.
Step 3: Arrange the salad
On a serving plate arrange greens, tomato, avocado, and red onion.
Step 4: Add chicken
Slice chicken breast and add to the greens.
Step 5: Make the dressing
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
Step 6: Enjoy
Drizzle dressing over salad and enjoy.
Expert Tips:
- Ensure even flavor by generously coating chicken breasts with the Cajun seasoning blend. Allow them to marinate for a few minutes.
- Prepare the Cajun seasoning blend in advance for quicker seasoning of chicken and other dishes.
- Tailor the dressing to your taste by adjusting the mayo, sugar, and apple cider vinegar ratios.
- I do not recommend a store bought rotisserie chicken for this recipe. Make the chicken breast with Cajun seasoning from scratch for best results.
Recipe FAQs
Adjust the seasoning to your personal flavor preference. Start with a smaller amount and add more if desired.
Marinate for at least 15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Alternatively, refrigerate for a few hours for a deeper infusion.
Serve this complete cajun chicken recipe with a salad, over pasta, or just on its own. Grilled chicken is a great protein option for all spice lovers! This cajun chicken lunch salad is a great option for any day.
Some more great recipes to try out at home:
- Creamy and Quick Dinner Spaghetti with Beef and Mushroom Sauce is a delicious dish that is bursting with flavors!
- A Classic Summer Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers is the perfect side salad to any main dish.
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Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Dressing
Equipment
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Measuring spoon
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small bowl
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whisk
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Serving plate
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast, boneless & skinless
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup mustard greens, chopped
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ avocado, peeled & sliced
- 1 slice red onion
Simple Dressing
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 pinches cane sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne , dry thyme, dry oregano. Sprinkle over chicken breast.1 chicken breast,, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp black pepper, 1 pinch cayenne, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp dried thyme, ⅛ tsp onion powder
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Sauté the chicken breast with extra virgin olive oil for 5-7 minutes each side; or until cooked through.1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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On a serving plate arrange greens, tomato, avocado, and red onion.1 cup mustard greens,, 1 tomato,, ½ avocado,, 1 slice red onion
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Slice chicken breast and add to the greens.
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Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.1 Tbsp mayonnaise, 3 pinches cane sugar, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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Drizzle dressing over salad and enjoy.
