Roast Chicken Salad with Yellow Bell Pepper & Lemon Slices

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Roast Chicken Salad with Yellow Bell Pepper & Lemon Slices
15 min.
4
420kcal

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Are you looking for a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s both delicious and gluten-free? Look no further than this Roast Chicken Salad with Yellow Bell Pepper and Lemon Slices! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a light yet hearty dish, this salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender, shredded roast chicken mingling with the vibrant crunch of yellow bell peppers, all brought together by the zesty brightness of fresh lemon slices. The addition of marjoram leaves adds an aromatic touch, while the rich, nutty flavor of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese elevates this salad to a whole new level. With just a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, you’ll have a dish that’s not only healthy but also bursting with flavor.

This recipe is incredibly quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a leisurely weekend lunch. With only 420 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or as a side dish, this Roast Chicken Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  •  lemons 
  • tablespoon marjoram leaves fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • ounce parmigiano-reggiano cut into 1/8-inch-thick shards
  • cup roast chicken shredded skinless
  • servings salt & pepper as needed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife

Directions

  1. Using a sharp paring knife, trim off top and bottom of lemons. Stand fruit on end and carefully cut the peel and white pith from flesh, following curve of fruit from top to bottom. Trim away any remaining pith.
  2. Cut each section away from membranes, cutting as close to membranes as you can. If thye are very large cut the fruit pieces in half crosswise and place them in a large bowl. To the bowl, add shredded chicken, bell peppers and cheese.
  3. Add oil, marjoram leaves and 1 teaspoon salt; toss to combine. Season to taste with black pepper and more salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories420kcal
Protein33.88%
Fat59.77%
Carbs6.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
1.34
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.229565252428%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
11.53mg
Hesperetin
15.07mg
Naringenin
0.3mg
Apigenin
3.24mg
Luteolin
1.05mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.49mg
Quercetin
0.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.4kcal
21.02%
Fat:28.13g
43.28%
Saturated Fat:10.88g
68%
Carbohydrates:6.73g
2.24%
Net Carbohydrates:5.16g
1.88%
Sugar:1.76g
1.96%
Cholesterol:86.24mg
28.75%
Sodium:1043.2mg
45.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.88g
71.76%
Calcium:612.14mg
61.21%
Phosphorus:488.21mg
48.82%
Selenium:28.6µg
40.86%
Vitamin C:30.61mg
37.11%
Vitamin K:31.76µg
30.25%
Vitamin B3:5.72mg
28.62%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.83%
Zinc:2.48mg
16.52%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.46%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.31%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.42%
Vitamin A:554.41IU
11.09%
Magnesium:41.6mg
10.4%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.14%
Iron:1.73mg
9.62%
Potassium:288.92mg
8.25%
Fiber:1.56g
6.25%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.71%
Copper:0.08mg
3.91%
Folate:15.19µg
3.8%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.05%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.65%