Chicken and Cranberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Chicken and Cranberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing provides 30g protein and 518 calories per serving, bridging lunch-prep and light dinner options. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, offering variety in your rotation beyond hot meals. The moderate calories and solid protein make it reliable for maintaining consistent daily intake without committing to heavy cooking.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Honey(8g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(1g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(8g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Poppy seeds(4g)
- •Onion powder(1g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.01)
- •Cabbage, Green(1440g)
- •Salt, As Needed ($0.10)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(240g)
- •Almonds(120g)
- •Cranberries(120g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Remove an damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into wedges, remove the core, then slice crosswise into thin shreds. Place the thinly shredded cabbage in a colander and sprinkle liberally with salt. Massage the salt into the cabbage and let it sit for about five minutes.
- 2While the cabbage is being salted, prepare the dressing by combining the oil, lemon juice, honey, sugar, Dijon, poppy seeds, onion powder, and salt in a bowl or jar. Whisk the ingredients together or place a lid on the jar and shake until it forms an emulsion (10-15 seconds).
- 3Rinse the cabbage well to remove the salt. Toss the cabbage in the colander as you rinse to make sure all the salt is removed. Let the excess water drain away.
- 4Once the cabbage is rinsed and drained, add it to a bowl with the chopped chicken, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and sliced green onions. Give the dressing a quick stir, then pour it over the salad. Toss the salad until everything is evenly mixed and coated in dressing. Let marinate 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
518
calories
30g
protein
33g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 4.2g
- Sodium
- 121 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 13.6g
4 servings per batch · ~508g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken and Cranberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing have?
Each serving contains 30g of protein with 518 calories total. The macro split is 33g fat and 33g carbs, making it a balanced lunch option.
How long does Chicken and Cranberry Salad take to prepare?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings, so you can have multiple lunch portions ready with minimal time investment.
Is Chicken and Cranberry Salad good for fat loss?
At 518 calories and 30g protein per serving, this salad fits well into a fat loss phase when paired with adequate daily protein intake. The higher fat content from the dressing supports satiety between meals.
