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Keto Chicken Caprese Salad

Keto Caprese Pasta Salad

 

Keto Caprese Pasta Salad

Keto Chicken Caprese Salad

This keto salad is inspired by the flavours of a classic Italian Caprese and topped with tender strips of chicken.
This is a simple yet tasty option for lunches and perfect for meal prepping.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g chicken breast cut into strips
  • 8 pearl mozzarella balls
  • 6 sundried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 230 g courgette (zucchini) noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to season

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the lemon juice with garlic, one tablespoon of olive oil and a little salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken fillets to a mixing bowl and drizzle over the lemon and oil mixture. Cover and refrigerate for ten minutes.
  • Heat a griddle pan over a medium/high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for four minutes on each side or until golden brown and completely cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, you can assemble the salad. Add the courgette noodles to a large serving bowl along with the remaining olive oil, lemon zest, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  • Top the salad with the cooked chicken pieces to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 43gFat: 30gFiber: 2g
Keyword Caprese, low carb salad, salad
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