Delicious Roast Chicken & Mixed Nut Salad

Enjoy a flavorful burst with this Fit, Healthy and Confident Roast Chicken & Mixed Nut Salad. Perfectly grilled chicken breast pairs with a colorful array of veggies, including lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and red cabbage. A sprinkle of toasted mixed nuts adds a lovely crunch, while the crumbled feta provides a tangy contrast. All this goodness gets a generous drizzle of homemade dressing, a mix of yogurt, honey, vinegar, and dijon mustard with a pop of garlic and poppy seeds. It’s a satisfying, balanced dish that’s great for any meal – I know you’ll love it!

 

Roast Chicken & Mixed Nut Salad (Serves 1-2)

Dressing:

1/3  cup natural OR coconut yoghurt

1 Tbsp honey

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 Tbsp poppy seeds

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper

 

Chicken:

300g of chicken breast, sliced (you can also use Roast Chicken Shredded)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium clove garlic, chopped

Salt and pepper

 

Salad:

1 cup lettuce, chopped

1/2  cup cherry tomatoes

1/2  cup red cabbage, chopped

1/4  cup feta, crumbled

1/4  cup toasted mixed nuts, unsalted

1/3  cup red onion, sliced thinly

Olives (Optional)

 

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, poppy seeds, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  2. To make grilled chicken: In a large bowl, add chicken breast, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well. 
  3. Grill on high heat for 10 minutes (or until cooked through), flipping once. Set aside.
  4. In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce, sliced grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, feta, red cabbage, toasted mixed nuts, and red onion.
  5. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine. 
  6. Serve.

Enjoy!

 

Steph x