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.
Prep: 20 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces) nutrition facts
- 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) nutrition facts
- 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces) nutrition facts
- 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces) nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice nutrition facts
- 1 tablespoon dried basil or parsley leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- Put everything in the bowl and gently toss.
- 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.