Description
This Summer Rotisserie Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender rotisserie chicken with crisp mixed greens, juicy berries, creamy avocado, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s an easy, no-cook meal perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or summer gathering that balances flavors and textures beautifully.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Add the mixed salad greens to a large salad bowl, creating the fresh foundation for your salad.
- Add the toppings: Arrange the shredded rotisserie chicken, sliced strawberries, blueberries, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds evenly over the greens to distribute flavors and textures.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing, then serve immediately to enjoy the best flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and add convenience.
- Enhance the salad’s summer vibe by adding grilled corn or fresh peaches.
- If preparing the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate to maintain crispness.
- Substitute toasted pecans or walnuts for almonds for a nutty variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
