A lean, protein-packed salad of seared chicken breast, sautéed asparagus, baby spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a light lemon honey dressing. Ready in 35 minutes.

Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings: 2 servingsDifficulty: Easy

Jump to

This chicken and asparagus salad is a perfect spring meal: high in protein, packed with nutrients, and light and refreshing. Fresh asparagus and a homemade lemon honey dressing make it a favorite for anyone eating for fitness.

Ingredients

  • 300 g (10 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 200 g (7 oz) asparagus
  • 100 g (3 cups) baby spinach
  • 100 g (3/4 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breast thinly and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Rinse the asparagus, trim the woody ends, and cut into pieces. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet and sauté the asparagus until bright green and tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, asparagus, baby spinach, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently, and serve.

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken ahead of time for extra flavor.
  • Add other spring vegetables such as peas or sliced radishes if you like.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 350 per serving | Protein: 30 g | Carbs: 15 g | Fat: 15 g

FitnessSpringHigh-proteinSaladChicken

Updated