Salada de Frango

Salada de Frango is a refreshing Brazilian chicken salad, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish. Packed with flavor and low in carbs, this salad combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that brings it all together.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Romaine lettuce, chopped - 100 grams
• Tomato, diced - 1 medium
• Cucumber, diced - 1 medium
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 30 grams
• Avocado, diced - 1 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and diced avocado.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
4. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, promoting heart health.

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