Super Healthy No-Lettuce Chicken Salad Recipe | Perfect Summer Salad by Mellowbites

Welcome to Episode 3 of Mellowbites’ Saladelicious Series!

Today, we’re sharing an incredibly refreshing, wholesome, and flavorful Chicken Salad that’s perfect for the summer heat — and guess what? No lettuce involved!

Why You’ll Love This Salad:

• Fresh, Nutty, Zesty, and Light!
• High in protein
• Packed with antioxidants from pomegranate
• Crunchy texture from walnuts and cucumbers
• A tangy, honey-mustard dressing that ties it all together

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 400g boneless chicken, cubed
• ⅓ cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup walnuts, roasted and crushed
• ¼ cup cubed onions
• 2 cups cubed cucumber
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, cubed
• ¼ cup sliced olives
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar (Borges brand recommended)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• ¼ tsp mustard powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken: Add chicken, water, salt, and pepper to a 1.5L pressure cooker. Cook for just 1 whistle.
2. Roast the walnuts: Lightly toast walnuts in a cast iron pan and crush them.
3. Chop the veggies: Cube onions, cucumbers, and yellow bell peppers.
4. Make the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, veggies, walnuts, olives, and pomegranate. Drizzle the dressing and toss gently.
6. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled for a refreshing meal.

Serving Tip:
Perfect for summer lunches, picnics, or a light dinner. Can also be a great protein-rich post-workout meal!