High Protein Georgian Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant High Protein Georgian Salad—a delightful twist on the traditional Georgian flavors. Packed with shredded chicken breast for a protein boost, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet pomegranate seeds, this salad is as nutritious as it is beautiful. Toasted walnuts add a nutty crunch, while fresh cilantro and parsley bring bright, herbaceous notes. The tangy red wine vinegar dressing infused with garlic complements the savory and sweet components perfectly. Ready in just 40 minutes, this hearty salad is both wholesome and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for meal preppers or anyone seeking a light yet filling dish. Bursting with bold ingredients, this salad is a must-try for fans of Eastern European cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams chicken breast
- 100 grams walnuts
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium tomato
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 50 grams pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by boiling the chicken breast. Place the chicken in a pot, cover it with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and let the chicken simmer for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro and parsley finely.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from water and let it cool down. When cool enough to handle, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts for around 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Let them cool, then roughly chop them.
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the high protein Georgian salad fresh at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.9 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4560 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2926 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
