Creamy Pomegranate Chicken Salad with No Mayo
Want to put a tasty spin on an old favorite? You need to try my Creamy Pomegranate Chicken Salad No Mayo recipe!
Servings :6 people
Ingredients
- 200 grams cooked & cubed chicken pieces rotisserie, pre-cut store-bought or homemade, any
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup smooth full cream cottage cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice + lemon zest
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup pistachios peanuts or any other nuts
- 2 Tbsps milk
Greens
- 200-300 grams leafy greens - baby spinach rocket, watercress any to fill the bottom of a serving platter
- 100 grams shelled edamame beans
- 200 grams broccoli cleaned and cooked
Instructions
- Broccoli: Clean and cook the broccoli florets till tender and crisp. See notes.
- Leafy greens: Then rinse and dry the salad greens. Arrange the greens (including the broccoli) on a serving dish or platter. Add a few nuts, pomegrante and edamame beans.
- Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing ingredients and mix.If you find the combination a bit tight, add tablespoon or two of milk and mix again. Then add a little of the pomegranate arils. Combine, taste and adjust to your liking.Now place spoonfulls of the chicken and cottage cheese mix over the greens.
- Garnish and Serve: Add the remaining nuts and pomegranate over the salad platter. Finish with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh black pepper.
Notes
How to Cook Broccoli
Stove-top broccoli: I add a minimum amount of water into the pan because from experience, it will get soggy if you add too much water. It doesnt need more than a couple tablespoons of water. Microwave broccoli: The same technique, very little water. I use a microwave bowl, add about 2-3 tablespoons of water, place the lid on and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Go a little longer if you want it softer. Air fryer broccoli: A quick air fry on 8 to 10 minutes. Again depending how you like your broccoli you can increas a minute. Sometimes I find 8 minutes perfect! Tip: The less water you use, the better and more crispy your broccoli. Oven tray type air fryer: Place a bowl of water on the bottom rack.Basket type air fryer: Place a small bowl of water in the middle and the broccoli florets around it.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 135mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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