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Spring Pea and Mint Chicken Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Jon Simon

Spring Pea and Mint Chicken Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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A fresh and vibrant spring salad combining tender chicken breast with sweet blanched peas, bright fresh mint, and crisp radishes, all tossed in a refreshing orange-lemon citrus vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Mediterranean, Modern
Calories: 398

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen spring peas
  • 4 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Citrus Vinaigrette
  • 1 orange juiced and zested
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. While chicken cooks, bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Blanch peas for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately drain and shock in ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
  4. Make the citrus vinaigrette by whisking together orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Slice the rested chicken against the grain.
  6. Combine spring greens, blanched peas, radishes, and red onion in a large bowl. Add sliced chicken and chopped mint. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSodium: 320mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g

Notes

For best results, allow chicken to reach room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking. The vinaigrette can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. If using frozen peas, there's no need to thaw before blanching. The salad is best assembled just before serving to maintain the crispness of the greens and prevent the mint from wilting.

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