Smoked chicken salad

Indulge in the delectable flavors of tender smoked chicken paired with crisp garden-fresh vegetables. Elevate your meal with this exquisite salad.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 6-ounce package baby spinach
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 14-ounce can hearts of palm, drained and halved lengthwise
• 3 Persian cucumbers, roughly chopped
• 2 8-ounce vacuum-sealed packages cooked beets, quartered
• 1 8-ounce smoked chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 4 whole-grain dinner rolls

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180 °C. Place the walnuts evenly on a baking sheet and bake until they turn golden, which should take about 10 to 12 minutes. Allow them to cool down slightly, then proceed to chop them into smaller pieces.
2. While the walnuts are roasting, prepare the dressing. Combine the yogurt, blue cheese, shallot, and 1 tablespoon of water in a large bowl. If the dressing seems too thick, whisk in another tablespoon of water. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Next, add the spinach, tomatoes, hearts of palm, cucumbers, and beets to the bowl with the dressing. Mix everything together ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated. Add in the chicken and toss again to combine. Plate the salad mixture and sprinkle the roasted walnuts on top. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Accompany the dish with some rolls.

Summary:

• Calories: 2201 kcal
• Fat: 70 g
• Protein: 137 g
• Carbs: 275 g
• Potassium: 5427 mg
• Magnesium: 652 mg