Quick Carrot Ribbon Chicken Salad

Name: Quick Carrot Ribbon Chicken Salad
Prep time: 13 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: 2 medium Carrots (peeled into ribbons); 1/2 medium Red onion (thinly sliced); 2 stalks Green onions (chopped); 1 handful Cilantro (fresh, chopped); 1 medium Avocado (diced); 1 clove Garlic clove (minced); 1 large Grilled chicken breast (sliced); 1 tbsp Sesame seeds; 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (for dressing); 1 tbsp Olive oil (for dressing); 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce (for dressing); 1 tsp Honey (for dressing); to taste Salt (for dressing); to taste Black pepper (for dressing)

This quick, nourishing, and bloat-free carrot ribbon chicken salad is a must-try! It features crisp carrot ribbons, fresh herbs, creamy avocado, tender grilled chicken, and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

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Prepared Ingredients

Recipe Information

13m

Prep Time

Cook Time

13m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Contemporary

English

Nutrition (per serving)

384

Calories

27g

Protein

20g

Carbs

23g

Fat

Salad Assembly in Bowl

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Adding the Dressing

Instructions

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1
Peel the carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Set aside.
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Peel the carrots into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Set aside.
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For best results, use firm, fresh carrots. Rotate the carrot as you peel to get longer ribbons.
2
Prepare the remaining fresh ingredients: thinly slice the red onion, chop the green onions, dice the avocado, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the cilantro.
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Prepare the remaining fresh ingredients: thinly slice the red onion, chop the green onions, dice the avocado, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the cilantro.
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Ensure all vegetables are uniformly cut for an even texture in the salad.
3
Slice the grilled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces or strips. If not already grilled, cook a chicken breast thoroughly and let it cool before slicing.
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Slice the grilled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces or strips. If not already grilled, cook a chicken breast thoroughly and let it cool before slicing.
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For added flavor, marinate your chicken before grilling or use a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot ribbons, sliced red onion, chopped green onions, cilantro, diced avocado, minced garlic, sliced grilled chicken breast, and sesame seeds.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot ribbons, sliced red onion, chopped green onions, cilantro, diced avocado, minced garlic, sliced grilled chicken breast, and sesame seeds.
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Use a bowl large enough to allow easy tossing without spilling ingredients.
5
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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In a small separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, honey) to your preference.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
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Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado. Best enjoyed fresh to maintain crispness of vegetables.