Nutritious Broccoli and Chicken Breast Salad
[Effortless Diet Recipe] 455kcal Broccoli Chicken Breast Salad to Replenish Vitamins and Protein
Delicious and satisfying even while on a diet! Luna has been really into making salads lately. Salads are not only great for dieting, but they are also an excellent meal replacement that can fill your body with much-needed vitamins and improve your overall health. Especially, we’ll be making a ‘Broccoli Chicken Breast Salad’ that combines the vitamin C and K-rich broccoli, which Koreans tend to be deficient in, with tender chicken breast for a perfect balance of taste, nutrition, and satiety. Let’s put our heart into this salad and create a delicious and healthy meal!
Main Ingredients- 100g Fresh Broccoli
- 100g Smoked Chicken Breast
- 80g Crisp Carrot
- 1/2 Apple
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Honey
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Gently separate the small florets from the stem by hand. If any florets are too large, you can cut them in half with a knife. Soak the prepared broccoli in cold water for at least 10 minutes to remove any dirt, then rinse thoroughly under running water.
Step 2
Let’s lightly blanch the broccoli. Broccoli can lose a significant amount of nutrients if cooked at high heat for over 3 minutes. Place the broccoli in boiling water, and as soon as the green color becomes more vibrant and bright, approximately 1-2 minutes, immediately remove it. Rinse it under cold water to cool it down and drain it thoroughly in a colander. This method helps preserve its crisp texture and nutrients.
Step 3
Cut the smoked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces using scissors or a knife. Using pre-smoked chicken breast is convenient as it doesn’t require separate cooking.
Step 4
Thinly julienne the carrot. It’s best to eat apples with the skin on to maximize nutrient intake. After washing the apple thoroughly, remove the core and cut it into pieces similar in size to the carrots. The apple’s crispness will add a wonderful flavor to the salad.
Step 5
Now, let’s make a delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine the creamy mayonnaise, tangy lemon juice, and sweet honey. Mix well until everything is smoothly incorporated. You can adjust the amount of honey to your preference.
Step 6
In a large bowl, add the prepared broccoli, chicken breast, carrots, and apple. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Your healthy and delicious Broccoli Chicken Breast Salad is now ready! Enjoy it right away.
