Low Cal Low Carb Delicious Chicken Blue Cheese Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner routine with this Low-Cal Low-Carb Chicken Blue Cheese Salad, a satisfying and health-conscious recipe loaded with fresh, vibrant ingredients. Perfectly grilled chicken breast sits atop a bed of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and zesty red onion. The salad is brought to life with a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, while the rich, creamy crumbles of blue cheese add a gourmet touch. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is ideal for those seeking a keto-friendly meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Optional diced avocado provides an extra layer of indulgence, making this salad a go-to choice for light and refreshing dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (approx. 8 oz each) Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 cups Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, and/or romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cups Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cups Blue cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cups Optional: avocado, diced
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken rests, prepare the salad base by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad base. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese evenly over the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. If using avocado, add it on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-calorie, low-carb chicken blue cheese salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 162.4 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3110 mg | 66% | |
*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.
