Vegetable and Chicken Salad

This Vegetable and Chicken Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines tender marinated chicken with crunchy vegetables, all drizzled with a savory sesame dressing. Perfect for a light dinner, it offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula) - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and add to the marinade. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken marinates, prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber, julienning the carrot, and chopping the green onions.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and green onions.
6. Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool slightly, then add it to the bowl of vegetables.
7. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
8. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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