Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad
Griddled chicken torn over romaine and cucumber with avocado and toasted almonds in a lemon dressing.
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- 170 g Chicken breast
- 100 g Avocado
- 25 g Almonds
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ Lemon
- 60 g Romaine lettuce (optional)
- 80 g Cucumber (optional)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Open the chicken breast out flat so it cooks at one thickness and season it with the black pepper and salt.
- Toast the almonds in a dry pan for three minutes, shaking often, until they smell nutty and colour at the edges, then tip them straight out of the pan.
- Get a ridged pan hot and dry and cook the flattened breast five minutes on the first side and three on the second, until it carries dark bars and springs back under a finger.
- Rest the chicken four minutes, then tear it along the grain into rough strips. Meanwhile shred the romaine, slice the cucumber and whisk the olive oil into the lemon juice.
- Toss the leaves and cucumber through the dressing, slice the avocado over at the last moment so it keeps its colour, lay the torn chicken on top and crush the almonds over in your fingers.
About Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad
Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad is a Mediterranean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 24 minutes and serves 1. It fits keto-friendly, anti-inflammatory eating.
Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad: frequently asked questions
Is Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out romaine lettuce, cucumber, black pepper — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Chicken, Avocado and Almond Salad make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.