Keto Avocado & Cucumber Salad with grilled lemon chicken is a nutrition-boosting salad for anyone who wants to keep themselves healthy. The delicious salad features leafy greens(arugula, lettuce, baby spinach, etc.), keto dressing, slices of lemon-grilled chicken, avocado, & cucumber. All these items fit perfectly into the keto goals(low in carbs, normal in proteins, high in healthy fats). Each & every item is too nutritious, and you can make additions to make it even more nutritious and satisfying. You can save each item of this Keto Avocado & Cucumber Salad in separate containers & quickly assemble right before serving.
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NUMERICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Ketogenic
- Course: Salad, main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, American
- Time for prep: Fifteen mins
- Fifteen minutes for cooking
- Working time(in total): 30 minutes
- Size/serving: A bowl/serving
- Yield in total: 2 servings
- Mode of cooking: Skillet/grilling
- Level of difficulty: Easy
TOOLS:
- Tongs
- Board for cutting/chopping
- A whisk
- An outdoor grill/grill pan
- Small bowl for mixing
- A salad bowl
- Knife, sharp
INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN MARINADE:
- Oil of olives, 2 tbsp.
- 0.5 tsp. of oregano, dried
- Breasts of chicken, 2
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- To taste of salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp. of lemon juice, fresh
- Zest of lemon, one tsp.
BASE OF SALAD:
- 1 sliced avocado, big
- Mixed greens, four cups
- 1 tbsp. of chopped parsley, fresh
- A thinly sliced cucumber, small
DRESSING:
- Juice of lemon, one tbsp.
- 2 tbsp. of oil(olives)
- To taste of salt & pepper
- 0.5 tsp. of Dijon Mustard
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the garlic, powdered pepper, oil of olives, salt, oregano, juice & zest of lemon, & oregano in a bowl.
- Mix well & add chicken breasts to it to coat them evenly.
- Leave them covered at the surrounding temperature for ~fifteen minutes.
- Place a skillet/grill over a normal flame.
- After marinating, move the breasts of chicken to the hot oil.
- Turn their side once, and the lower side becomes nice and golden.
- Cook the other side for a similar time(~six mins).
- Dish them out & let them cool down a bit.
- Then slice the chicken breast & keep the slices away.
- Grab a plate/bowl(big) & arrange the mixed greens to make the base.
- Place the slices of avocado, cucumber, & parsley on the leafy greens.
- After that, arrange the slices of grilled chicken.
- Include & mix the pepper, oil of olives, salt, juice of lemon, & Dijon Mustard in a bowl(small).
- Moist the whole salad with the refreshing dressing right before serving.
TIPS:
- Grill the lemons by placing their cut side down on the grill. It will provide you with the smoky twist of lemon.
- If you want to prepare the salad earlier, then assemble it with dressing right before serving.
- You may swap the chicken for the grilled salmon/shrimp.
- Go for the feta cheese(crumbled) to make the salad rich.
HOW TO PRESERVE(LEFTOVERS):
CHILLING:
- We advise you never to store the assembled salad, as it will become soggy and lose its nutrients with time. Store grilled, sliced chicken, dressing, & base of leafy greens each in separate containers with a sealed lid. Consume the salad base within ~three days, while the grilled chicken will be used for ~four days.
FREEZING:
- You may pack the cooked chicken for ~sixty days in a sealed container. While we never recommend you to freeze the greens as they will lose their crunch upon defrosting.
FAQs:
Can I replace the avocado?
- Avocados are rich in healthy fats; therefore, you can swap them with nuts like macadamia/pecans or sliced olives. These items also contain a good dose of healthy fats.
Is that possible to prep the salad earlier?
- Yes, you may grill the chicken earlier, prep the greens for the base & make the dressing. Right before serving, you just need to assemble the salad for quick & fresh serving.
Is the salad suitable for dairy-restricted people?
- Sure! The salad is already totally free from dairy items as it has the non-dairy keto dressing & the base is also naturally free from any dairy item. If you want to serve it to a person who avoids dairy, then you just need to omit the cheese topping.
What items may I use to make this salad more nutritious & satisfying?
- You may add the extra grilled chicken, boiled eggs, chopped nuts of your choice, etc. These additions will make your salad rich in fats(healthy) & proteins.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serve: A bowl
Calories: ~420 kcal
Carbs in total: Eight grams
Fiber: 5 g
Net carbohydrates: Three grams
Fats: 30 grams
Sugar: Two grams
Proteins: 32 g
Sodium: ~380 miligrams