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Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Dressing

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All you need for lunch is protein & vegetables – so enjoy this delicious Cajun Chicken Salad, filled with everything you need!

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All you need for lunch is protein and vegetables – that is what most people will say when it comes to eating healthy. This Cajun chicken with greens avocado and tomato will not just give you a healthy and satisfying lunch, but it will also spice it up with the flavors from homemade Cajun seasoning. I like to use simple organic seasoning brand when spicing things up.Also you can add more of each spice if you want things more heated.

Did you know that the smaller the avocado, the more fat it has? It’s all good fat, but it’s also calories.You should only eat 1/2 of an avocado at each meal not the whole. The chopped mustard greens that go into this salad are full of amazing benefits. They contain cancer fighting agents and work as an antioxidant and and anti-inflammatory.

What do I need to make this salad?

  • chicken breast
  • salt
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • cayenne
  • dry thyme
  • dry oregano
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • mustard greens
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • red onion

How to Make Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Dressing

Steps

Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne , dry thyme, dry oregano. Sprinkle over chicken breast. Sauté the chicken breast with 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for 5-7 minutes each side; or until cooked through.

On a serving plate arrange greens, tomato, avocado, and red onion.

Slice chicken breast and add to the greens.

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise, 3 pinches of sugar, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Drizzle over salad.

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Ingredient: chicken breast
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ingredients: mixed greens
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2 Servings
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350 Calories
Time to cook: 25 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, boneless & skinless
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp onion powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup mustard greens, chopped
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • ½ avocado, peeled & sliced
  • 1 slice red onion
  • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 pinches cane sugar

Instructions

1

Mix salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne , dry thyme, dry oregano. Sprinkle over chicken breast. Sauté the chicken breast with 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for 5-7 minutes each side; or until cooked through.

2

On a serving plate arrange greens, tomato, avocado, and red onion.

3

Slice chicken breast and add to the greens.

4

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise, 3 pinches of sugar, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Drizzle over salad.

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Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken Lunch Salad with a Simple Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 770mg33%
Potassium 946mg27%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1535IU31%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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