Salads
Mediterranean Salad with Shredded Chicken & Homemade Vinaigrette
Enjoy this vibrant Mediterranean Salad with Shredded Chicken, a protein-packed dish loaded with classic Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes, olives, and anchovies. With a light homemade vinaigrette, this salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy meal. Follow Chef Healthy Henry to ma
Ingredients
- Salad 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups baby mixed greens
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tofu Flatbread Ingredients (makes 4):
- 6 oz (1/2 block) silken tofu
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or za’atar
Directions
- 1
Make the vinaigrette: In a small saucepan, whisk together vinegar, vegetable stock, and arrowroot. Bring to a light simmer, whisking until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Whisk in olive oil, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or serving platter, layer baby greens, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, chickpeas, and slivered almonds.
- 3
Add protein & toppings: Top the salad with shredded chicken and crumbled feta. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- 4
Make the tofu flatbread: In a mixing bowl, mash silken tofu until smooth. Stir in olive oil, salt, and baking powder. Add flour gradually and mix into a soft dough. Divide into 4 pieces. Roll each into a 6-inch round. Cook in a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, ~2 minutes per side, until golden and puffed.
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Serve: Drizzle vinaigrette over each salad portion. Serve immediately with warm tofu flatbread on the side.
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Nutrition per Serving (1/4 of full recipe with 1 flatbread) Protein: ~28.5g Fiber: ~9g Fat: ~23g Carbohydrates: ~30g Calories: ~460 Protein Flip™ Note: This dish features a portion-smart serving of chicken (½ cup per person) alongside plant-powered protein from chickpeas, almonds, and a silken tofu flatbread. Balanced, satisfying, and fiber-forward, exactly how Protein Flip™ should feel.
Nutrition
Per 1 serving
Estimated per serving. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, and portion size. This is general information, not medical or nutrition advice.
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