Chicken & orange salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Chicken & orange salad
25 min.
2
695kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and healthy meal that’s full of flavor? This Chicken & Orange Salad is the perfect choice! Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp green beans, creamy avocado, and juicy oranges, it’s a balanced and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a delicious side. Whether you're craving a nutritious lunch or a light dinner, this salad delivers everything you need in just 25 minutes.

The combination of tender shredded chicken and zesty orange segments brings a delicious contrast to the mild bitterness of fennel and the peppery taste of watercress. Not only is this salad bursting with fresh flavors, but it’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and extremely healthy, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to eat clean. With a delightful citrus dressing to tie everything together, it’s a meal that’s both satisfying and energizing.

Perfect for a quick weekday lunch or a weekend gathering, this salad’s light yet filling qualities make it a versatile option that everyone will love. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, nutritious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. Don’t miss out on this delicious and healthy recipe!

Ingredients

  • 150 green beans trimmed
  •  fennel bulb 
  • large avocado 
  • 100 watercress roughly chopped
  •  cranberry-orange relish 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped shredded cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook the beans in a large pan of boiling salted water for 4-5 mins. Cool under cold water and put in a bowl. Finely slice the fennel bulb, cutting away the core.
  2. Peel and slice the avocado and add to bowl with watercress. Peel the oranges, cut out the segments and add to bowl. Squeeze the rest of the orange juice into a bowl and mix with the olive oil to make a dressing. Toss salad in the dressing, scatter over chicken, then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories695kcal
Protein33.85%
Fat44.66%
Carbs21.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
102.75
Glycemic Load
9.78
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
45.521304187567%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
1.26mg
Hesperetin
35.7mg
Naringenin
20.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
12.02mg
Myricetin
0.39mg
Quercetin
17.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:694.95kcal
34.75%
Fat:35.52g
54.65%
Saturated Fat:5.99g
37.41%
Carbohydrates:38.44g
12.81%
Net Carbohydrates:22.66g
8.24%
Sugar:20.05g
22.28%
Cholesterol:146.2mg
48.73%
Sodium:220.43mg
9.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:60.57g
121.14%
Vitamin K:260.77µg
248.36%
Vitamin C:124.43mg
150.83%
Vitamin B3:27.1mg
135.51%
Vitamin B6:1.59mg
79.71%
Selenium:50.25µg
71.78%
Fiber:15.78g
63.12%
Phosphorus:579.76mg
57.98%
Potassium:1972.63mg
56.36%
Vitamin A:2747.38IU
54.95%
Folate:188.43µg
47.11%
Vitamin E:6.28mg
41.88%
Vitamin B5:3.98mg
39.78%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.61%
Magnesium:141.26mg
35.32%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.62%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
27.99%
Copper:0.5mg
25.08%
Iron:4.28mg
23.76%
Calcium:235.48mg
23.55%
Zinc:2.92mg
19.49%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.75%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.15%