Description
This vibrant salad is packed with protein from grilled chicken and edamame, tossed with a zesty Asian dressing and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1 cup grilled chicken breast, shredded (or tofu for a plant-based option)
- 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, canned or fresh
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet on medium-high heat; marinate chicken in soy sauce and ginger.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Wash and dry mixed greens, then place in a large mixing bowl.
- Shred the cooked chicken and add to the greens along with edamame, mandarin oranges, cucumber, carrots, and cilantro.
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
Great served on a plate or as a filling in lettuce wraps. This salad can be prepped in jars for easy grab-and-go meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: high protein salad, Asian dressing, healthy meal, grilled chicken salad, nutritious salad
