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High in protein and fiber, low calorie, rich in vitamins and minerals
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Chicken Green Salad (180 g) has 153 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 15.3 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 117 µg of Vitamin K covers 98% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chicken green salad combines crisp lettuce and other greens with sliced chicken, cucumber and fresh herbs. It is a flexible, everyday salad rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition, and it works well as a quick lunch or a light dinner.
The cool crunch of the vegetables contrasts with tender chicken, often served warm or chilled. Add bread or soup for a more substantial meal, or enjoy it on its own. Chicken green salad provides protein alongside vegetables and their fibre; a 100 g portion has 8.5 g of protein. For a lighter dressing, use lemon juice with a little olive oil, and add it just before serving.
Selected: 100 g
85
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 43% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
65µg · 54% DV
Vitamin A
220µg · 24% DV
Vitamin C
15mg · 17% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
75mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
5µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
260mg · 8% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
A chicken green salad usually combines lettuce or mixed greens with cooked chicken, cucumber, and fresh herbs. You can add tomatoes, avocado, or nuts, then choose a dressing that complements the ingredients without overpowering them.
Cook the chicken in a skillet or on a grill until fully done, let it rest, and slice it. Toss washed, thoroughly dried greens with cucumber, top with the chicken, and add dressing just before serving.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing works especially well with a chicken green salad. For more tang, whisk in a little mustard and black pepper, then dress the greens just before serving so they stay crisp.
A chicken green salad typically highlights fresh greens and vegetables, while chicken Caesar salad is defined by Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and often croutons. The Caesar version has a richer, more savory flavor.
Yes, you can prep a chicken green salad ahead, but keep the dressing, greens, and cooled chicken separate. Combine them shortly before eating; this helps prevent soggy leaves and keeps the chicken from warming the greens.
Chicken green salad can keep for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator, though dressed greens lose their crunch sooner. Discard it if it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.
The chicken in a chicken green salad can be served warm or cold, as long as it is fully cooked. Let hot chicken cool briefly before adding it, or it can wilt the greens.
Serve chicken green salad with whole-grain bread or a light soup for a more substantial meal. It also works well as a side for grilled vegetables, especially when the salad itself is kept simple.
Chicken green salad can be a filling meal because it combines protein with vegetables and fiber. Keep creamy dressing and high-calorie toppings modest if you want the meal to stay lighter.
Yes, leftover roast chicken works well in a chicken green salad. Remove any bones and skin if desired, chill the meat before adding it, and use it within the safe storage period for cooked chicken.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.