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More on Chicken Mozzarella Salad with Fennel and Lemon…
At the heart of delicious chicken salad lies succulent, grilled chicken. Their high protein content ensures you stay satiated and maintain muscle mass while shedding pounds. Mozzarella cheese adds a creamy richness without excessive carbs, and its mild flavour complements the other ingredients perfectly.
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Toasted fennel seeds provide a subtle crunch and a burst of earthy, liquorice-like aroma. They also promote digestion, a common concern in low-carb diets. Lemon zest brings a zing of freshness and tangy zestiness, elevating the salad’s flavour profile.
The pièce de résistance is the fragrant basil, with its sweet, herbal notes. It infuses the salad with a Mediterranean flair. Moreover, basil boasts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, enhancing the health benefits of this dish.
This keto chicken salad is proof that you can savour the journey to health without compromising on taste or satisfaction. Bon appétit!
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Chicken Mozzarella Salad with Fennel and Lemon, as well as all the Salads on Fats of Life®.
Chicken Mozzarella Salad with Fennel & Lemon
Per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 50 g (1.8 oz) baby mozzarella balls, (also called mozzarella pearls)
- 50 g (1.8 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 2 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, finely grated zest only
- 2 TB olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 piece grilled chicken (with skin), shredded or sliced
- generous handful mixed salad leaves
Instructions
- Toast the fennel seeds in a hot, dry pan until fragrant.
- Place the mozzarella pearls, halved cherry tomatoes, crushed garlic (use a garlic press), sliced basil leaves, finely grated lemon zest (use a microplane), toasted fennel seeds and olive oil into a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and mix well.
- **At this point, you could store this mixture in a Tupperware and take to work with you so you can quickly assemble the salad at your workplace (with your cooked chicken and leaves in a separate container). I don't advise combining it all beforehand as the dressing will make your salad leaves soggy by lunchtime **
- When lunchtime comes around, simply combine the marinated mixture with the cooked chicken pieces and salad leaves. Use up all the drizzle to coat the salad leaves. Yum!
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories             554Kcal / 2318kJ
Fat                 37g
Carbohydrates        3.5g
Protein              52g
Allergens
Milk
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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.
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Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments about this recipe. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible! Monya xxx