Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: apple slices

Mashed banana provides creaminess with fewer calories.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense and adds flavor.

In a bowl, mix oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and paprika. Place the chicken in the bowl and mix until fully coated. Let marinate for 1 hour (optional).

Heat a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, while preparing the vegetables.

To a large bowl add chopped celery, chopped apple, cranberries, chopped green onion, chopped red onion, chopped parsley, chopped almonds, chopped lettuce.

Cut chicken breast into small pieces and add to the salad.

Make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients and well combined.

Add the dressing to the salad and mix.

Serve!

Cooking Techniques

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