Cajun Chicken Salad - Ideal Protein
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 254.8
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 82.2 mg
- Sodium: 708.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 36.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Cajun Chicken Salad - Ideal Protein calories by ingredient
Introduction
This salad provides a great dinner alternative to the traditional baked chicken breast. The salad is best eaten on the first night. If you wish to have leftovers, refrain from adding dressing to the the entire portion. This salad provides a great dinner alternative to the traditional baked chicken breast. The salad is best eaten on the first night. If you wish to have leftovers, refrain from adding dressing to the the entire portion.Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
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SALAD
5 ounce organic chicken breast
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (Penzey's Spice, preferred)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced English cucumber, seeded
1/4 cup diced green onion (about 2)
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup sliced radish
1/4 cup baby spinach, washed and dried
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
4 tablespoons Italian Dressing (recipe below)
DRESSING
2 tablespoons Greek seasoning (Penzey's Spice, preferred)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup salad oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 packet Equal sweetener
Directions
SALAD
Drizzle one half teaspoon olive oil on both sides of the chicken breast and then rub each side with one teaspoon Cajun of seasoning. Grill the chicken breast on medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes per side, until cooked through. Place chicken on a plate, cover with foil and allow to rest.
DRESSING
Combine the Greek seasoning with water and set aside for 10 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients in a salad dressing shaker, add the seasoning mix and shake well.
While the chicken is grilling, wash and prepare all vegetables and lettuce. Place the vegetables in a large plastic container with the dressing and shake vigorously.
Now, cut the chicken into medallions and chop into uniform pieces. Place the salad on a large plate and top with the chicken.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INTHPINK.
Drizzle one half teaspoon olive oil on both sides of the chicken breast and then rub each side with one teaspoon Cajun of seasoning. Grill the chicken breast on medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes per side, until cooked through. Place chicken on a plate, cover with foil and allow to rest.
DRESSING
Combine the Greek seasoning with water and set aside for 10 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients in a salad dressing shaker, add the seasoning mix and shake well.
While the chicken is grilling, wash and prepare all vegetables and lettuce. Place the vegetables in a large plastic container with the dressing and shake vigorously.
Now, cut the chicken into medallions and chop into uniform pieces. Place the salad on a large plate and top with the chicken.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INTHPINK.