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The Kitchen / Lunches

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Makes 2 servings. About 550-650 kcal, 65-75 g protein, 15-30 g carbs, 18-25 g fat per serving. Part of The Plan.

Ingredients

1.5 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast
4 cupsarugula + 4 cups baby spinach
1 mediumcucumber
1 smallapple, diced (optional)
20 gpecans
1 tbspolive oil
2 tspDijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar)
1garlic clove + oregano, salt, pepper

Process

  1. Season chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper; grill or sear to 165F. Rest, then slice.
  2. Grate the garlic fine; whisk oil, Dijon, lemon, garlic, and pepper, thinning with water if needed.
  3. Box the greens, cucumber, chicken, and pecans; keep dressing separate.
  4. Add apple just before eating.

Note: Omit the apple to keep carbs lower — lemon, Dijon, and pecans carry the flavor.