How To Make Chicken & Pistachio Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Let cool, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
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In a dry skillet, toast the pistachios over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool, then roughly chop.
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In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped pistachios. Add the sliced chicken.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
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Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 49mg
- Sodium : 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 15g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 22g
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