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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

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Debbie L. Nov. 6, 2023

Artichoke. Chicken thighs quinoa and cauliflower cashew udon salad. All made ahead except quinoa. Maybe too much. Wont eat salad if full. And eating earlier

Prep 15 minutesCook 10 minuteseasyServes 4
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Coach Coach Chiquita

Great work Debbie! Youve successfully reached your weekly goal of eating dinner earlier. Your meal with artichoke chicken thighs quinoa and cauliflower cashew udon salad sounds like a well-rounded and tasty choice. Its wonderful to see youre being mindful of your portion sizes and planning not to eat the salad if youre already full. This kind of awareness is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy eating routine. Keep this mindfulness in action its a key to your success.

Instructions

  • 1.

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, chopped artichokes, steamed cauliflower, and chopped spinach. (5 minutes)

  • 2.

    In a separate small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. (3 minutes)

  • 3.

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated. (2 minutes)

  • 4.

    Sprinkle the chopped cashews on top for added crunch and serve immediately or refrigerate for later. (2 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1.

    2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 2.

    2 cups cooked, shredded lean chicken thighs

  • 3.

    1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

  • 4.

    2 cups cauliflower florets, steamed

  • 5.

    1/2 cup unsalted cashews, chopped

  • 6.

    2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

  • 7.

    1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

  • 8.

    2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 9.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 10.

    1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 11.

    1 teaspoon onion powder

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    12

  • saturates

    2

  • carbs

    40

  • fibers

    8

  • sugar

    3

  • added sugar

    0

  • protein

    30

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

My Rating

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2 comments
  • DL

    Debbie L.Author

    "Artichoke. Chicken thighs quinoa and cauliflower cashew udon salad. All made ahead except quinoa. Maybe too much. Wont eat salad if full. And eating earlier"

  • CCC

    Coach Coach Chiquita

    "Great work Debbie! Youve successfully reached your weekly goal of eating dinner earlier. Your meal with artichoke chicken thighs quinoa and cauliflower cashew udon salad sounds like a well-rounded and tasty choice. Its wonderful to see youre being mindful of your portion sizes and planning not to eat the salad if youre already full. This kind of awareness is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy eating routine. Keep this mindfulness in action its a key to your success."