Spicy Honey Mustard Protein Salad

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 Looking for a high-protein, delicious, and nutritious salad? This Spicy Honey Mustard Protein Salad is perfect for a healthy meal that doesn't compromise on flavor. 🥗✨

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 100g (about 4 cups) Romaine lettuce
  • 25g (about 1 cup) Spring salad mix
  • 15g (about 1/2 cup) Kale
  • 50g (about 1/2 cup) Sweet potatoes
  • 75g (about 3/4 cup) Carrots
  • 50g (about 5-7) Cherry tomatoes
  • 170g (about 6 oz) Chicken breast
  • 10g (about 1 tbsp) Low-fat feta cheese

For the dressing:

  • 115g (about 1/2 cup) Low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 35g (about 2 tbsp) Honey mustard
  • Chilli powder (to taste)
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • 30ml (about 2 tbsp) Water

Instructions

  1. Prep & Cook the Veggies:

    • Chop the sweet potatoes and carrots.
    • Season with chilli powder, garlic powder, and salt.
    • Spray olive oil over them before air frying or baking at 425°F (218°C) for 25-30 minutes. (Cooking time may vary based on the size of your oven or air fryer.)

  2. Cook the Chicken:

    • Air fry the chicken breast seasoned with chilli powder, garlic powder, and salt.

  3. Assemble the Salad:

    • In a large bowl, mix the chopped/shredded Romaine lettuce, spring salad mix, kale, cherry tomatoes, chicken, sweet potatoes, and carrots.

  4. Prepare the Dressing:

    • In a separate bowl, gently whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey mustard, chilli powder, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and water.

  5. Combine:

    • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
    • Top with low-fat feta cheese.

Nutrition Information (for the whole salad):

  • Calories: 479 kcal
  • Carbs: 35.7g
  • Fat: 12.7g
  • Protein: 56.7g

Enjoy!

This salad is perfect for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing taste. The spicy honey mustard dressing adds a zesty kick that complements the juicy chicken and fresh veggies. This serving of salad is a huge bowl, making it a satisfying and filling meal. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below!

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