Sunny Honey Salad

☀️ Sunny Honey Picnic Salad (with Chicken or Chickpeas)

This vibrant summer salad is full of color, crunch, and nutrients that support hormone health, energy, and digestion. Whether you go with lean protein from chicken or plant-based power from chickpeas, it’s a feel-good meal you’ll want on repeat.

🥗 Ingredients:

• 2–3 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, romaine, kale, or leaf lettuce)

• 4–6 oz cooked chicken or ½ cup cooked chickpeas

• ½ cup cooked brown rice (try it in bone broth for extra nutrients)

• ¼ – ⅓ cup roasted cherry tomatoes

• ⅓ cup chopped jicama

• ¼ cup cooked corn

• ¼ cup chopped radicchio

• 2 tbsp goat cheese

• 2 tbsp Primal Kitchen Honey Mustard dressing

🔥 Macros Per Serving (Approximate)

Option 1: With Chicken (5 oz)

• Calories: 455

• Protein: 35g

• Carbs: 33g

• Fat: 21g

• Fiber: 6g

• Sugar: 9g

Option 2: Vegetarian with Chickpeas (½ cup)

• Calories: 485

• Protein: 17g

• Carbs: 45g

• Fat: 21g

• Fiber: 9g

• Sugar: 10g

✨ Why This Salad Works:

Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and a balance of protein and complex carbs, this bowl fuels your body and supports blood sugar and hormone balance—without sacrificing flavor. Add more protein with hemp hearts or edamame, or swap the goat cheese for dairy-free feta to keep it plant-based.