Salad and Salad Dressing: Caesar Salad with Chicken
With a delicious dressing this chicken caesar will be a favorite.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breast, Lemon
Health and fertility benefits of Caesar Salad with Chicken
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.
Ingredients
1 breast, bone and skin removed chicken breast
1 tsp canola oil
1 dash salt
1 tbsp pepper
8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup croutons
1/4 oz parmesan cheese
1 lemon
1 tsp garlic, crushed
1/3 cup, small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup low fat yogurt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
5 tsps white wine vinegar
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Prepare a grill or pre-heat broiler.
2. Rub chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill or broil chicken until browned and no trace of pink remains in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4. To make parmesan curls, start with a piece of cheese that is at least 4 ounces. Use a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler to shave off curls.
5. To make dressing, combine the crushed garlic, low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, white-wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Combine lettuce and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and divide among 4 plates. Cut chicken into 1/2" slices and fan over salad. Top with parmesan curls.
7. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.
8. Note: based on recipe from eatingwell.com
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 225 | ||
Fat 7.67 | ||
Carbohydrate 17.56 | ||
Protein 23.39 |