Thai Basil Chicken Salad

Thai Basil Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic Thai basil and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy lime dressing. This gluten-free salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, cooked and shredded
• Thai basil leaves - 30 grams, roughly chopped
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Thai basil leaves, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 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, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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