This light chicken salad proves that healthy eating never has to be boring. Tender diced chicken, crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and cubes of hard cheese come together under a tangy mustard dressing that ties everything together. It is fresh, satisfying, and ready in minutes — a perfect light lunch or dinner. For another protein-packed option, try our Super Protein Chicken and Bean Salad.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- Lettuce leaves
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 50 g (1.8 oz) hard cheese, diced
- For the dressing: 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt to taste
How to make it
- Boil the chicken breast in salted water until cooked; cool and dice.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
- For the dressing, whisk the sour cream with the mustard and salt.
- Dress the salad and toss well.
Tips
- Cool the chicken completely before dicing — warm chicken wilts the lettuce and makes the salad soggy.
- Dress the salad just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp and vibrant.
- Taste the dressing before tossing and adjust the mustard to your liking — a little extra gives it a lovely kick.
If you love fresh chicken salads, you will also enjoy our Fitness Layered Chicken Salad. And for safe salad prep, always wash fresh produce well — the USDA offers helpful food-safety tips.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 112 kcal | Protein 11 g | Fat 4 g | Carbs 2 g