Chicken Salad With Tahini Dressing
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Chicken Salad With Tahini Dressing
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A protein-packed salad with chicken and chickpeas and an addictive tahini dressing.
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 450 g chicken breast cooked or raw
- 400 g chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 eggplant eggplant), cubed
- 1 carrot large
- 1 courgette zucchini, medium
- Coriander cilantro), chopped, fresh, handful
- mixed seeds sunflower, pumpkin, sesame etc, handful
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil optional, to drizzle
- honey optional, to drizzle
Tahini dressing
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey runny
- 1 tsp lemon juice (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Cube the aubergine and place on a microwaveable plate. Cover with another plate and microwave for 5-6 minutes until tender. Drain any liquid.
- Use a peeler on the carrot and courgette to create long ribbons. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
- If you are using leftover chicken, then shred or cube it. If you are using fresh chicken, then season with a bit of salt and drizzle with olive oil. Grill for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Cool slightly before adding to the salad.
- Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together. If the dressing is too thick, thin it with more olive oil or a bit of warm water.
- Put the chicken, chickpeas, carrot, courgette, aubergine and chopped herbs in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a scattering of mixed seeds, chopped coriander and a drizzle of honey or olive oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
1181mg
(25%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
2733IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1181mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2733IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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