Cos Salad Boats
Brighten up your mealtime with these irresistibly fresh and healthy Cos Salad Boats, the perfect combination of flavor and convenience! Crisp cos lettuce leaves serve as natural "boats" to hold a vibrant mixture of shredded chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. These salad boats are tied together with a tangy homemade Greek yogurt dressing infused with lemon juice and olive oil, making every bite both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with nutrients, this no-cook recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or even a fun appetizer for gatherings. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this colorful and wholesome dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces Cos lettuce leaves
- 200 grams Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium Cucumber, finely diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 grams Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry 12 large cos lettuce leaves and set them aside. These will serve as the 'boats' for your salad.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken breast, quartered cherry tomatoes, finely diced cucumber, and finely diced red bell pepper.
Step 3
Add the diced avocado and chopped parsley to the bowl. Gently mix to avoid mashing the avocado.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring an even coating.
Step 6
Spoon the salad mixture evenly into the prepared cos lettuce leaves, ensuring each 'boat' is generously filled.
Step 7
Arrange the cos salad boats on a serving platter and serve immediately for a fresh and nutritious dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1175.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 909.4 |
| Total Fat 45.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 175.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1401.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 78.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 233.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2735.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories