Keto Chinese Chicken Salad

This Keto Chinese Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with crunchy vegetables, tossed in a savory sesame dressing, creating a delightful low-carb snack. It's perfect for a quick meal that doesn't compromise on flavor or nutrition.

Ingredients

• Grilled chicken breast - 200 grams, shredded
• Romaine lettuce - 2 cups, chopped
• Red cabbage - 1 cup, shredded
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1/2, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded grilled chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, julienned cucumber, sliced bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids muscle building and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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