How many calories are in Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken?
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken has about 351 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is a Salads international recipe with 351 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
351 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
39.1 g
About This Recipe
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chicken breast, asparagus, and peas.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 351 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat half of the oil in a pan over high heat. Cut the chicken into bites and add salt and pepper.
Once heated, add the chicken to the pan and brown on all sides over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
Next, lower to low heat and continue cooking until well done. Set aside.
At the same time, place a pot with water over high heat. Meanwhile, cut off the woody ends of the asparagus and cut into pieces.
Add the peas to the pot and boil for 3 minutes. Then, add the asparagus and boil for 3 more minutes. Once done, remove and drain.
Next, cut the bell pepper and tomato to the salad.
You can use red, green and/or yellow bell pepper as you like.
On a plate mix the chicken with the asparagus, peas, tomato and bell pepper.
Season with the remaining oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
351
Protein
39.1g
Carbs
16.4g
Fat
12.6g
Fiber
5.7g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken has about 351 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Colorful Asparagus Salad with Chicken already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 39.1 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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