Halal Chicken and Vegetable Salad

This Halal Chicken and Vegetable Salad is a refreshing blend of marinated grilled chicken and vibrant vegetables, making it a perfect light supper dish. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it's both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mixed salad greens - 4 cups
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Balsamic vinaigrette - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring it's well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
4. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
5. In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
6. Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.
7. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chicken, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• High in vitamins and minerals from the variety of fresh vegetables.

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