Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

This refreshing salad starts with cooked chicken, white beans, cucumber, and onion with a splash of fresh lemon juice, oil and seasonings for a delicious com.

297kcal per serving
20 gprotein
31 gcarbohydrates
11 gfat
4servings (1 cup)

Prep: 20 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 297 kcal
Total fat 11 g 14%
Saturated fat 2 g 10%
Cholesterol 32 mg 11%
Sodium 288 mg 13%
Total carbohydrates 31 g 11%
Dietary fiber 8 g 29%
Total sugars 2 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 138 mg 11%
Iron 6 mg 33%
Potassium 820 mg 17%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Vegetables: 1 cup
  • Protein Foods: 1 ounce

Directions

  1. Put everything in the bowl and gently toss.
  2. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

2 (5-ounce) cans of tuna in water can be used instead of chicken. Great Northern, chickpeas, cannellini, or navy beans can be used. Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes. Learn more about: Cucumbers Onions Lemons Herbs

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/mediterranean-chicken-and-white-bean-salad, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad?

One serving has 297 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1 cup each).

How much protein is in Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad?

20 g of protein per serving, with 31 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat.

How long does Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad take to make?

About 20 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad?

9 ingredients: 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces), 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water), 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces), 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice ….