Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

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

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Are you looking for a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s both delicious and dairy-free? Look no further than this delightful Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a wholesome dish, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrition.

Imagine tender, 98% fat-free chicken breast combined with the nutty texture of Israeli couscous, all tossed together with a vibrant mix of kalamata olives, capers, and fresh parsley. The addition of a zesty olive vinaigrette, featuring garlic and a splash of lemon juice, elevates this dish to a whole new level. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory and tangy notes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this salad a feast for the senses, but it’s also a healthy choice, boasting a balanced caloric breakdown with a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it an ideal option for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Chicken Salad with Olive Vinaigrette is easy to prepare and sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

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