Lunch: Chicken Salad with Strawberries
The strawberries and poppy seed dressing give this 5-ingredient salad a refreshing sweet taste that's still low in carbohydrate.
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Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Salad with Strawberries
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 Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.
Ingredients
Salad
1 (5.5-oz) bag organic baby spinach
4 Tbsp. sliced raw almonds
2 cups strawberries, sliced
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
Dressing
6 Tbsp. light poppy seed dressing
Instructions
In a salad bowl, mix together all salad ingredients
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Dietitian Tip: To make salads deliciously chewy and crunchy, add lean protein with chicken, tuna, or shrimp and some crunch from nuts. Use a cooked deli-rotisserie chicken to save time.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
Choices: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fruit, 3 Lean Protein, 1 1/2 Fat
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 265 | ||
Fat 10.5 | ||
Carbohydrate 16 | ||
Protein 25 |