Health & Wellness

Chicken & Veggie Salad with Vegetables and Light Dressing: 20-Minute Quick Dinner (400 kcal)

Салат з куркою, овочами і легким соусом: швидка вечеря за 20 хвилин (400 ккал)

When you need to cook something for your family quickly in the evening, this salad helps solve the problem without any extra burden. It doesn’t require complex ingredients and allows you to avoid spending an hour in the kitchen after a busy day.

“This Chicken & Veggie Salad combines lean protein and fresh fiber for a perfectly balanced meal. The light yogurt dressing adds flavor without the extra fat, making it an ideal low-calorie dinner. It’s the perfect choice when you want a healthy, nutrient-dense meal that’s easy to digest and takes almost no effort to prepare.”

Ingredients and Preparation

To prepare this, you will need: chicken fillet (120 g), 1 cucumber, 6–8 cherry tomatoes, a handful of lettuce leaves, 2 tbsp of natural yogurt, 1 tsp of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.

First, prepare the chicken fillet — it can be boiled or quickly pan-seared until done. Let it cool slightly so the meat remains juicy and is easy to cut. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables and the dressing to save time. All ingredients are assembled in just a few minutes, making this recipe convenient for weekdays.

Step-by-Step Recipe

  1. Prepare the base: Cut the chicken into small pieces, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and cut the tomatoes in half. Tear the lettuce leaves by hand.
  2. Make the dressing: Mix the yogurt with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Final step: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and add the dressing.

The salad turns out light yet satisfying enough for dinner. You can adjust it to your taste by adding other vegetables or a bit of cheese. This recipe helps a mom cook quickly and without extra stress, leaving more time for herself and her family.

  • Nutrition 
    Calories: 400 kcal
  • Protein: 35g (120 g Chicken fillet)
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrate: 15g
  • Serving Size: 1 serving

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