Beet and Chicken Salad

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 0 min 2
Beet and Chicken Salad
Health Highlights

Ingredients


2 cup Lettuce, spring mix (mesclun)
1 beet(s) Beets, raw (chopped fresh)
1 cup Quinoa, cooked
1 cup shredded Chicken, cooked (home-cooked or a cooked rotisserie chicken)
1 green onion (stem) Green onion (finely diced)
2 tbsp Goat cheese, soft (omit for dairy free)
1 tbsp Walnuts
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 pinch Sea Salt
1 dash Black pepper

Instructions


  1. On a plate, layer the ingredients in the order listed.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  3. Season with sea salt and pepper and drizzle over salad.

Notes:

Nutrition Highlights

  • Quinoa is a complete protein and a great source of fiber.
  • Chicken is a lean protein that aids in muscle growth and repair.
  • Beets are a great source of fiber, folate, and vitamin C.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 409
Calories from fat 205
Calories from saturated fat 49
Total Fat 22.8 g
Saturated Fat 5.4 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.0 g
Cholesterol 59 mg
Sodium 226 mg
Potassium 683 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28.0 g
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g
Sugars 4.7 g
Protein 25.3 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.4
Meat 1.0
Meat Alternative 0.1
Milk Alternative 0.2
Vegetables 1.6

Energy sources


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