Mediterranean Watermelon & Chicken Salad
A refreshing, hydrating salad combining sweet watermelon with savory chicken and feta. Packed with protein and fiber to keep your energy steady all afternoon.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect here, or you can quickly pan-sear a chicken breast in olive oil if you don't have pre-cooked chicken on hand.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup watermelon (diced), cup canned chickpeas (rinsed), tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: In a large serving bowl
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In a large serving bowl
In a large serving bowl, spread the arugula to create a leafy base.
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Top with the watermelon
Top with the watermelon, which should be diced into roughly 1-inch cubes.
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Add the cooked chicken breast
Add the cooked chicken breast, crumbled feta, rinsed chickpeas, and fresh chopped mint.
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Drizzle the salad with the olive oil…
Drizzle the salad with the olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
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Toss gently to combine
Toss gently to combine, and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect here
Leftover rotisserie chicken is perfect here, or you can quickly pan-sear a chicken breast in olive oil if you don't have pre-cooked chicken on hand.
Watermelon releases moisture once cut and…
Watermelon releases moisture once cut and salted. If prepping this for work, keep the watermelon, olive oil, and lemon juice in a separate small container and toss right before eating.
For maximum flavor
For maximum flavor, use a block of feta packed in brine rather than pre-crumbled feta, which can sometimes be dry.
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