Herbal Chicken Salad

Herbal Chicken Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables, all brought together with a light sesame dressing. Perfect for a Paleo diet, this salad is both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon for garnish

Steps

1. Start by poaching the chicken breast in a saucepan with water for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove and let it cool, then slice it into thin strips.
2. While the chicken is cooling, prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber, julienne the carrot, and thinly slice the red bell pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, cilantro, mint, and basil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, which supports muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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