Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette
45 min.
4
351kcal

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Looking for a delicious and dairy-free lunch or dinner option that's both healthy and satisfying? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette! This main dish is perfect for those following a dairy-free diet, and it's ready in just 45 minutes. With a serving size of 4, you can enjoy this meal with your family or save some for later. Each serving contains only 351 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This recipe features succulent chicken breast, flavorful Israeli couscous, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed together in a zesty vinaigrette. The combination of ingredients creates a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, ensuring that you'll leave the table feeling satisfied and nourished. The protein content stands at 31.08%, fat at 29.2%, and carbs at 39.72%, making it a well-rounded meal.

To create this delightful dish, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including freshly ground black pepper, chopped capers, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced garlic, uncooked Israeli couscous, chopped pitted Kalamata olives, fresh lemon juice, and salt. With the help of a bowl and a whisk, you'll be able to whip up this tasty chicken salad in no time. Don't forget to stir in the chicken just before serving to ensure the flavors meld together beautifully.

Whether you're hosting a casual lunch with friends or looking for a new weeknight dinner to impress your family, this Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Give it a try and discover a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon capers chopped
  • 14 ounce chicken breast fat-free 98%
  • tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cup regular couscous uncooked
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Combine olives and next 7 ingredients (olives through garlic) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  4. Add couscous to olive mixture; toss gently to coat. Stir in chicken just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories351kcal
Protein31.08%
Fat29.2%
Carbs39.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
20.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.445217316565%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
4.32mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
2.66mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
3.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:351.41kcal
17.57%
Fat:11.18g
17.21%
Saturated Fat:1.76g
11.01%
Carbohydrates:34.24g
11.41%
Net Carbohydrates:31.63g
11.5%
Sugar:0.17g
0.19%
Cholesterol:63.5mg
21.17%
Sodium:453.17mg
19.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.79g
53.57%
Vitamin B3:11.91mg
59.55%
Selenium:31.97µg
45.67%
Vitamin B6:0.81mg
40.32%
Vitamin K:38.04µg
36.23%
Phosphorus:284.39mg
28.44%
Vitamin B5:1.97mg
19.67%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.12%
Potassium:462.15mg
13.2%
Magnesium:47.83mg
11.96%
Fiber:2.6g
10.42%
Vitamin E:1.56mg
10.39%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.3%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.21%
Copper:0.16mg
7.88%
Vitamin C:5.62mg
6.81%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.49%
Iron:1.1mg
6.09%
Vitamin A:235.14IU
4.7%
Folate:17.07µg
4.27%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.31%
Calcium:25.46mg
2.55%
Source:My Recipes