Chicken Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, tangy Middle-Eastern inspired salad with tender poached chicken and fresh herbs
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This vibrant chicken salad blends tender poached chicken with crisp romaine and peppery watercress, bound together by a creamy yogurt dressing. Brightened with capers, fresh basil, and a hint of tomato paste, it offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. The dish is light yet satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, a picnic main, or a refreshing side for weekend gatherings. Easy to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.

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Chicken Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 794.1

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This vibrant chicken salad blends tender poached chicken with crisp romaine and peppery watercress, bound together by a creamy yogurt dressing. Brightened with capers, fresh basil, and a hint of tomato paste, it offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. The dish is light yet satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, a picnic main, or a refreshing side for weekend gatherings. Easy to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Shred or chop the poached chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves and watercress, then chop roughly.
  3. Finely dice the green onions and mince the tomato.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain low-fat yogurt, caper juice, tomato paste, dried basil, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, romaine, watercress, green onions, tomato, and capers.
  6. Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately on plates or alongside warm pita bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 794.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.4g56%
Saturated Fat 10.1g51%
Cholesterol 267.6mg90%
Sodium 287.8mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 14.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 9.1g
Protein 85.5g171%

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

Keywords: chicken, salad, yogurt, capers, basil, romaine, watercress, pita, middle-eastern, healthy, lunch, picnic, tomato paste, onion, pepper, poached, fresh, light, protein, vegetables
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