Chicken Apple Walnut Salad
LunchThe chicken apple walnut salad is easily put together and is a good packed lunch option that uses up any leftover chicken from the night before.
Calories721kcal
Carbs34g
Protein55g
Fats42g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
This meal would be a good option to have on a recovery day as it offers a moderate amount of carbs but a big protein hit and the nuts provide a great source of healthy fats.
Health Benefits
This recipe is high in vitamin K, which is good for immune and bone health
Expert Tips
This salad is a great meal prep option. Make some extra servings to use fro the next day or two.
Equipment
- Salad bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast (cooked and sliced)
- 1 handful Baby spinach (washed)
- 1 handful Rocket leaves (washed)
- 1 Apple (cored and sliced)
- 70 g Beetroot (Roasted pickled and sliced)
- 100 g Pickled cucumber
- 1 tbsp Walnuts
- 1 tbsp Peanuts
- 40 g Feta cheese
For the dressing:
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 10 ml Apple juice
- 1 handful Parsley (chopped)
- 1 handful Mint leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Place the chicken, spinach, rocket, apple, beetroot, cucumber and nuts in a medium salad bowl and mix gently.
- Put the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Crumble the feta into the salad, then pour the dressing over. Toss everything together before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 721kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 55gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 10.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 23.6gTrans Fat: 0.61gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 1403mgPotassium: 1669mgFiber: 9.6gSugar: 29.6gVitamin A: 569ugVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 443mgIron: 7.1mg
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