Shaved Zucchini Salad with Chicken

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Chicken: A light and easy to prepare meal packed full of protein.

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Shaved Zucchini Salad with Chicken: A light and easy to prepare meal packed full of protein.

Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 mins
Salad
 4 Zucchini (shaved into long ribbons)
 250 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
 80 g Pitted Olives (halved)
 100 g Pine Nuts
 1 Red Capsicum (diced)
 600 g Skinless Chicken Breast
 200 g Greek Style Feta
Dressing
 2.50 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
 1 Garlic Clove (diced)
1

Trim the ends of each zucchini. Over a large bowl, shave the zucchini lengthwise into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Add the tomatoes, olives, feta, capsicum and pine nuts. Set aside.

2

Combine the oil, vinegars and garlic in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until well combined.

3

Prepare a frying pan by coating with a light drizzle of oil and placing over a medium heat. Fry each chicken breast for approximately 5 minutes each side (depending on how thick the breast is). Sprinkle with a little salt or any other spice to add flavour.

4

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve with chicken on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.5g52%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g4%
Protein 50.7g102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

Salad
 4 Zucchini (shaved into long ribbons)
 250 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
 80 g Pitted Olives (halved)
 100 g Pine Nuts
 1 Red Capsicum (diced)
 600 g Skinless Chicken Breast
 200 g Greek Style Feta
Dressing
 2.50 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
 1 Garlic Clove (diced)

Directions

1

Trim the ends of each zucchini. Over a large bowl, shave the zucchini lengthwise into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Add the tomatoes, olives, feta, capsicum and pine nuts. Set aside.

2

Combine the oil, vinegars and garlic in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until well combined.

3

Prepare a frying pan by coating with a light drizzle of oil and placing over a medium heat. Fry each chicken breast for approximately 5 minutes each side (depending on how thick the breast is). Sprinkle with a little salt or any other spice to add flavour.

4

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve with chicken on the side.

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Chicken
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