Champagne Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
95%
Champagne Chicken Salad
60 min.
6
535kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a festive occasion, look no further than this exquisite Champagne Chicken Salad. Bursting with flavor and packed with nutritious ingredients, this dish will delight your taste buds while keeping your health in check. With a health score of 95, it’s not only gluten-free but also an ideal choice for anyone looking for a very healthy option.

This salad stars succulent chicken breast, cooked to perfection and accompanied by vibrant, young carrots that add a delightful crunch. Tossed with fresh, crisp butter lettuce leaves, and topped with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds, it delivers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. The dressing—a light and tangy combination of Champagne vinegar, roasted almond oil, and fresh herbs like chervil or dill—lends an elegant touch that elevates the entire dish.

Perfectly portioned for six, this Champagne Chicken Salad is an impressive yet easy-to-make main course that can be enjoyed by family and friends. Whether you're hosting a lunch gathering or simply want to enjoy a gourmet-style dinner at home, this recipe makes for a refreshing and wholesome choice. Ready in just 60 minutes, it’s a meal that promises to impress without keeping you in the kitchen all day. Dive into this culinary creation and savor the healthy goodness in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup almonds toasted sliced
  • 3.5 qts boston lettuce leaves loosely packed ()
  • tablespoons champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoon optional: dill minced for garnish
  • ounces goat cheese fresh crumbled
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more for water
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 24  young trimmed to 1/2 in.
  • pounds boned 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • colander
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Bring a large, wide pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add carrots and boil until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water.
  4. Add chicken; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook chicken, uncovered, 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool.
  7. Whisk vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, the oil, pepper, and minced chervil in a large bowl.
  8. Cut chicken into thick crosswise slices (against the grain), put in another bowl, and drizzle with half of dressing; turn to coat.
  9. Toss lettuce and carrots with remaining dressing (add any dressing from chicken). Divide among plates; top with chicken, cheese, almonds, and chervil sprigs.
  10. *We are big fans of La Tourangelle brand, found in well-stocked grocery stores and online at latourangelle.com

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein33.63%
Fat39.42%
Carbs26.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.81
Glycemic Load
7.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
53.773912854817%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.15mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.72mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
15.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:535.04kcal
26.75%
Fat:24.38g
37.5%
Saturated Fat:5.69g
35.56%
Carbohydrates:37.5g
12.5%
Net Carbohydrates:23.72g
8.62%
Sugar:17.18g
19.09%
Cholesterol:105.46mg
35.15%
Sodium:829.9mg
36.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.8g
93.59%
Vitamin A:59336.5IU
1186.73%
Vitamin K:604.88µg
576.08%
Folate:462.6µg
115.65%
Vitamin B3:20.48mg
102.42%
Vitamin B6:1.99mg
99.28%
Potassium:2746.53mg
78.47%
Manganese:1.56mg
77.84%
Selenium:52.97µg
75.67%
Phosphorus:666.54mg
66.65%
Fiber:13.79g
55.14%
Iron:9.09mg
50.5%
Vitamin B2:0.78mg
45.92%
Vitamin C:37.08mg
44.94%
Vitamin E:6.13mg
40.88%
Magnesium:161.05mg
40.26%
Vitamin B1:0.6mg
40.08%
Vitamin B5:3.81mg
38.08%
Calcium:336.39mg
33.64%
Copper:0.45mg
22.27%
Zinc:3mg
20.03%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.64%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes