Description
A vibrant salad packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful Asian dressing, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- Mixed Greens
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Edamame
- Carrots, shredded or sliced
- Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- Green Onions, chopped
- Sesame Seeds
- Asian Dressing (soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Season the chicken breast and grill for about 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- If using frozen edamame, boil or steam according to directions, then cool.
- Chop the carrots and red bell pepper into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, grilled chicken (sliced), edamame, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl, adjusting flavors to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. Customize with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, high protein, Asian dressing, healthy lunch, quick meal
