Welcome to a vibrant explosion of colors, flavors, and nutrients with our Rainbow Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing recipe! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful combination of chicken, veggies, almonds, and fruit, all drizzled with a luscious tahini dressing.
Side Dishes for Rainbow Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing
As you create this vibrant salad, consider some potential side dishes that can complement its bold flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients. A side of crusty whole grain bread or a serving of quinoa pilaf can add heartiness to the meal. While a simple bowl of fresh fruit or a medley of roasted vegetables can enhance its nutritional value and visual appeal.
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Nutrition
Now, let’s delve into the nutritional benefits of indulging in a meal like this. Packed with protein from the chicken breast and healthy fats from avocado and almonds, this salad provides a satisfying and satiating meal that can help keep you feeling full and energized. The kale, carrots, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes contribute a bounty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting overall health and well-being.
Furthermore, the tahini dressing adds a creamy richness and depth of flavor while providing additional nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. Tahini, made from sesame seeds, is a nutrient-dense ingredient known for its heart-healthy fats and antioxidant properties, making it a delicious and nutritious addition to this salad.
See the full nutrition facts below
Enjoy!
With its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and nutritional powerhouse, this Rainbow Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing is perfect! Get ready to nourish your body from the inside out and enjoy a meal that’s simply delicious.
Rainbow Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing
Equipment
- 1 Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chicken Breast
- 4 cups Kale Leaves finely sliced
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
- 1/2 Lemon juiced
- 1 Cucumber diced
- 1 Carrot grated
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Slivered Almonds
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 Avocado peeled and diced
- 3 tbsp Tahini
- 1 Navel Orange juiced
- 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 Garlic Clove minced
- 1/4 cup Water
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill your chicken breasts with your favorite seasoning. Chop and set aside.
- Place kale in a large mixing bowl with half of your extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Massage the lemon and oil into the kale leaves.
- Place kale in a salad bowl. Layer your fruit, veggies and chicken onto the top of the kale leaves working your way around the bowl. Cucumber, shredded carrots, tomatoes, almonds, blueberries, avocado and chicken.
- Create the dressing by blending tahini, remaining olive oil, orange juice, yellow mustard, garlic, sea salt, pepper and water together in a blender or food processor. Blend until a creamy consistency forms.
- Drizzle desired amount of dressing over top of salad. Toss well and enjoy!
Notes
- Fat 27g
- Carbs 20g
- Fiber 8g
- Natural Sugar 8g
- Protein 20g
- Cholesterol 39mg
- Sodium 73mg
- Potassium 619mg
- Vitamin A 2769IU
- Vitamin C 40mg
- Calcium 161mg
- Iron 3mg
- Vitamin E 2mg
- Magnesium 49mg
- Zinc 1mg
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