Friday, November 30, 2012

Pomegranate, Walnut & Chicken Salad


This nutritious summer salad is light, fresh and ideal for entertaining. Simple to throw together and full of health benefits including antioxidant pomegranates, omega 3 walnuts and avocado, high protein lean chicken and dark greens rich in folate. 

Ingredients:

2 Tb Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tb Lemon juice
2 Chicken breasts
1 Avocado
1 Pomegranate 
10 Walnuts 
4 cups Baby spinach

Method:
  • Grill or barbecue chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through 
  • Slice chicken into strips  
  • Mix baby spinach, sliced avocado, walnuts and pomegranate seeds with olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl 
  • Arrange chicken strips over salad to serve 
  • You can always substitute pomegranates or your favourite summer fruit e.g. mango

Bon Appetit!