Cold Chicken and Cucumber Salad

Cold Chicken and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing low-carb dish that combines tender chicken with crisp cucumbers, dressed in a flavorful sesame and soy sauce. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1 medium (approximately 200 grams)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chili flakes (optional) - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken and thinly sliced cucumber.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Add the chopped fresh cilantro and toss again to distribute evenly.
5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 265
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chicken, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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