Salade de Poulet

Salade de Poulet is a vibrant French salad that combines tender chicken breast with fresh vegetables, creating a delightful and nutritious meal. This high-protein dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, bursting with flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams
• Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce) - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (approximately 150 grams)
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (approximately 30 grams)
• Feta cheese - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill or cook in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
3. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
4. While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad by washing and drying the mixed salad greens.
5. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the cucumber and red onion thinly.
6. In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
9. Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad, followed by crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Salade de Poulet.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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