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Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious chicken salad topped with a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a light meal.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 teaspoons gluten free soy sauce/tamari
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. To make the dressing add all of the ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk until combined. Taste and season as you see fit.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so that you end up with 4 thin chicken breast fillets. Generously salt each side of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the olive oil to a large pan and warm over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook each side about 4-5 minutes and then flip over and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan and chop into bite sized pieces.
  5. Place the salad greens in a large salad bowl and top with diced pepper, onion, corn, black beans, chicken and avocado. Toss until well combined and then drizzle the tahini dressing over the top, tossing once more to coat the salad in dressing and serve.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Add or substitute vegetables as desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg