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15-Minute Shredded Chicken Salad That Never Gets Boring

shredded chicken salad

A healthy and easy shredded chicken salad with corn, carrots, and hard-boiled eggs.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 4 cups lettuce leaves (green leaf or romaine)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (canned, drained or cooked)
  • 1 large carrot, sliced into rounds
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp cherry peppers (or small red peppers), optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Arrange lettuce on a large plate or in a bowl.
  2. Top with shredded chicken, corn kernels, and sliced carrots.
  3. Add hard-boiled egg wedges around the salad.
  4. Scatter cherry peppers on top (optional).
  5. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad.
  6. Toss lightly (or leave layered) and serve right away.

Notes

  • Use fresh or leftover cooked chicken.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.

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