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Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Peanut Dressing

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Who knew peanut butter in a salad could be so good! Once you've tasted it, you'll know that this recipe just makes complete sense! Not to mention that it packs its weight in protein too.
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Calories465kcal
Carbs18.8g
Protein30.5g
Fats29.8g
For Rest Day
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Performance Benefits

This salad is a great rest day option as it is high in protein, healthy fats and fibre, as well as being moderately low in carbs.
Health Benefits

This is a proper salad, loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Expert Tips

Make some extra dressing to try with other salads!

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 1 Head of broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • 1 Chicken breast (cooked and chopped)
  • 200 g Edamame beans (Shelled and cooked)
  • 1/2 Red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 20 tbsp Cashew nuts
  • 20 tbsp Hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)

For the dressing

  • 3 tbsp Peanut butter
  • 20 ml Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • ¼ tsp Sesame oil
  • 20 ml Water (hot water, as needed to thin the sauce)
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Instructions

  • Boil a kettle of water. Put the broccoli in a colander and slowly pour the boiling water over to blanch it, then allow to cool. (speed up the cooling process by placing the broccoli in the fridge).
  • Once cooled add to the salad bowl and toss with remaining ingredients until combined.
  • To make the peanut dressing, whisk all ingredients together until combined. If the dressing is too thick, whisk in hot water, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Pour the peanut butter over the salad and mix well. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

1 portion of "Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Peanut Dressing" is equivalent to 280g.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 18.8gProtein: 30.5gFat: 29.8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 37.6mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 1153mgFiber: 9.1gSugar: 13.1gVitamin A: 82ugVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 4.2mg
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