High Protein Georgian Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, high-protein Georgian Salad, a nourishing twist on a classic Eastern European dish. Packed with tender shredded chicken breast, crunchy toasted walnuts, and bursts of juicy pomegranate seeds, this salad is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and a medley of herbs like cilantro and parsley provide crisp garden freshness, while a tangy red wine vinegar and garlic dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 40 minutes, this protein-rich recipe makes a satisfying meal or side dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for meal preps, light lunches, or dinner parties, this salad is a flavorful, nutrient-packed crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams chicken breast
- 100 grams walnuts
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium tomato
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 50 grams pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by boiling the chicken breast. Place the chicken in a pot, cover it with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and let the chicken simmer for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
Step 2
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely slice the red onion. Chop the cilantro and parsley finely.
Step 3
Once cooked, remove the chicken from water and let it cool down. When cool enough to handle, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Step 4
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts for around 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Let them cool, then roughly chop them.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts.
Step 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Step 9
Serve the high protein Georgian salad fresh at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1268.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1595.0 |
| Total Fat 105.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 51.6g | |
| Cholesterol 258mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4559.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.5g | |
| Protein 107.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 326.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2926.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories