This chicken and bean salad is a high-protein, no-fuss lunch that comes together from simple pantry staples. Tender shredded chicken, hearty red beans, crunchy pickled cucumbers, and a garlicky sour cream dressing make it creamy, tangy, and satisfying, much like this Simple Chicken Salad with Croutons and Beans. Chill it briefly, and it tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10 oz) chicken breast
- 1 can red beans, drained
- 4 pickled cucumbers
- 3 eggs
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt, pepper, dill, to taste
- Sour cream, for dressing
Instructions
- Boil the chicken breast and eggs; cool. Shred the chicken into fibers.
- Julienne the cucumbers and eggs.
- Combine everything in a bowl with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill. Dress with sour cream and toss.
- Best served after a short rest in the fridge.
Tips
- Let the chicken cool fully before shredding, so the salad stays fresh and the dressing does not turn thin.
- Taste before serving and adjust the garlic, dill, and salt: pickled cucumbers vary in saltiness.
- For another protein-packed option, try this High-Protein Smoked Chicken Salad, and see healthy salad ideas at Allrecipes.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 98 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 4 g, carbs 5 g.