Healthy Summer Chicken Salad with Orange, Peppers & Feta
Looking for a fresh and healthy dish to enjoy on warm days? This Healthy Summer Chicken Salad with Orange, Peppers & Feta is light, colorful, and full of flavor. Juicy chicken pairs perfectly with sweet oranges, roasted peppers, and creamy feta, making it the ideal summer salad recipe for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Ready in just a few easy steps, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for anyone who wants a quick and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken fillets boneless, skinless
- 1 orange peeled, cut into chunks, optional zest
- 2 red peppers roasted, peeled, sliced
- 2 slices bread toasted and cubed
- 80 g feta cheese or cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 2 cups fresh greens valerian leaves or mixed salad greens
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried onion flakes
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the chicken – Season fillets with paprika, garlic powder, onion, salt, and pepper. Pan-sear in a little olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast the peppers – Slice peppers into strips, season lightly, and roast or pan-fry until tender and slightly charred. Peel off the skin once cooled.
- Toast the bread – Toast slices of bread until crisp, then cut into small cubes for croutons.
- Prepare the orange – Peel and cut into chunks. Optionally zest some peel for extra flavor.
- Assemble the salad – Layer fresh greens on a plate, then top with chicken, peppers, orange chunks, croutons, and feta.
- Finish & serve – Drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
Notes
Ingredient Breakdown (Approximate per recipe → divided by 2 servings)
- Chicken fillets (250 g total) → ~410 kcal
- Orange (1 medium, ~130 g) → ~60 kcal
- Red peppers (2 medium, ~240 g) → ~60 kcal
- Bread (2 slices whole grain, ~60 g) → ~160 kcal
- Feta cheese (80 g) → ~210 kcal
- Olive oil (1 tbsp for cooking) → ~120 kcal
- Balsamic glaze (2 tbsp) → ~50 kcal
- Spices + greens → negligible (under 20 kcal total)
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
