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cajun chicken salad on a white plate with a thin brown rim on a wooden board.
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Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Dressing

This Cajun chicken with greens avocado and tomato will not just give you a healthy and satisfying lunch, but it will also spice it up with the flavors from homemade Cajun seasoning.
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: American, Meat Dishes
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Servings: 2
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

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

  • 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
    seasoned raw chicken breast on a white plate.
  • 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
    seasoned and cooked cajun chicken breast on a skillet with olive oil.
  • On a serving plate arrange greens, tomato, avocado, and red onion.
    1 cup mustard greens,, 1 tomato,, ½ avocado,, 1 slice red onion
    vegetable salad ingredients arranged on a white plate with a thin brown rim.
  • Slice chicken breast and add to the greens.
    sliced cooked cajun seasoned chicken breast on a grey cutting board with a knife.
  • 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
    salad dressing in a small white and beige rimmed bowl with a spoon in it.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and enjoy.
    arranged vegetables on a white plate with sliced cajun seasoned chicken breast on top

Notes

Adjust the dressing ratios to your taste, whether you want a more acidic or sweet dressing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg