Mediterranean Chicken and Lentil Salad

This Salad Helped Me Lose 80 Pounds (and I Still Eat It ALL THE TIME)

I come across people all the time for whom the idea of eating salad every day sounds like a punishment. Clearly, they don’t know the magic of actually good salads. Salads with flavor, with texture, with protein and fiber that keep you full, and dare I say… get better the next day? This is one of those salads.

This Mediterranean Chicken and Lentil Salad was (and still is) one of my ride-or-die meals during my weight loss journey. It’s fresh, satisfying, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep. And yes—it’s part of how I lost over 80 pounds without ever feeling deprived.

It’s also one of those “everything in your fridge” salads that’s endlessly customizable, but the core combo? Perfection.

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🥗 Why This Salad Works

• Protein + fiber = full and satisfied.

• Every bite is a flavor bomb. Think crunchy cucumbers, salty olives, juicy tomatoes, and that creamy jalapeño feta if you're fancy.

• It’s low-effort. You can use pre-cooked chicken and Trader Joe’s steamed lentils.

• It holds up for meal prep. No sad wilted lettuce here.

Let’s make it!