Description
A refreshing and nutritious Low-Carb Chicken Salad bursting with flavor, high in protein and fiber, perfect for a light meal or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 8 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp basil, dry
- 1 tsp coriander, ground
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 5 walnut halves, chopped (optional)
- 8 olives, pitted (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken breast with coriander, basil, crushed red pepper, minced garlic (1 clove), black pepper, and a sprinkle of salt. Toss well to coat the chicken in the spices.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a non-stick pan over medium to medium-high heat. Drizzle in the olive oil and place the marinated chicken in the pan. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool before slicing.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, tamari, the remaining minced garlic (1 clove), and mustard.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cabbage, parsley, olives (if using), diced avocado, sliced chicken, walnuts (if using), scallions, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss gently until well-coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Customize this salad by adding seasonal vegetables or your protein of choice. Store leftovers separately to prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg