Asian chicken salad

 With only 9 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber per serving, you can fill up on this salad’s delicious flavors. Crunchy cabbage fills out the bowl and provides a change-up from plain lettuce. Best of all, it’s nutritionally balanced. 

• 9 oz romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (divided use)
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

In a medium bowl, mix cabbage, lettuce, almonds, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and chicken.

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and oil.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Top with remaining 1 tsp sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

4 Servings

Serving Size: 2 cups

Calories 270

Total Fat 15g; Saturated Fat 2g; Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 60mg

Sodium 470mg

Total Carbohydrate 9g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Total Sugars 3g; Added Sugars 0g

Protein 26g

Potassium 540mg

Phosphorus 260mg