Spring Greens & Herb Chicken Salad

Bright, crunchy, and nourishing! This Spring Greens + Herb Chicken Salad combines fresh March greens, tender chicken, avocado, walnuts, and fragrant herbs for a high-protein, fiber-rich meal. Tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and phytonutrients — perfect for a seasonal boost that’s as energizing as it is delicious. 🌿🥗

Even though March can still feel like winter, you can sense a shift in the air — a spark of light, longer days, and the promise of spring. This salad is a wonderful way to transition from hearty soups and roasted veggies to something light and fresh. I love having salads for lunch or dinner — they’re perfect for meal prep, filling, and an easy way to get half your plate in vegetables.

Making your own dressing is another simple way to level up your salad. Many store-bought dressings are packed with unrecognizable ingredients, added sugars, and seed oils. Why mask your fresh, healthy salad with chemicals? Homemade dressings can be simple, delicious, and made with just 3–5 wholesome ingredients, letting your salad shine while keeping it clean and nourishing.

Fresh flavors, bright greens, and a boost for your body and mind

Recipe

Ingredients

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)

• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

• ½ avocado, sliced

• ¼ cup shaved fennel or cucumber

• Fresh herbs (parsley or dill)

Lemon Dressing:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon

• Salt (himalyan sea salt or celtic sea salt)+ pepper to taste
  
  Toss and serve

Nutrition Highlights:

• Protein: ~30 g per serving → supports muscle, satiety, and blood sugar balance

• Fiber: ~8–10 g per serving → supports digestion, gut health, and fullness

• Healthy Fats: avocado, walnuts, olive oil → support heart, brain, and hormone health

• Phytonutrients & Antioxidants: leafy greens + fresh herbs → anti-inflammatory, liver-supportive, immune-boosting

• Micronutrients:

  • Vitamin K: bone and cardiovascular support (from greens)

  • Folate: cell growth and methylation (from greens & herbs)

  • Magnesium: muscle, nerve, and energy support (from walnuts & greens)

  • Vitamin C: immune support and antioxidant protection (from herbs, lemon)