Chicken and Spinach Salad

This Chicken and Spinach Salad is a refreshing low-carb dish that combines tender grilled chicken with nutrient-rich spinach and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It's perfect for a light dinner that doesn't compromise on flavor.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams
• Fresh spinach - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Cucumber - 1 small
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 30 grams
• Pumpkin seeds - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
4. While the chicken is cooking, wash and dry the spinach, and place it in a large salad bowl.
5. Chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and slice the avocado.
6. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
7. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado to the spinach in the salad bowl.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice to create the vinaigrette.
9. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
10. Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken, crumbled feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and vegetables, promoting overall health.

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