This protein-packed arugula salad is a quick and easy option for lunch or dinner, featuring crispy chicken, roasted walnuts, and a zesty homemade dressing. With just a few ingredients, it’s a satisfying and flavorful meal you’ll want to make again and again!
The recipe:
First you need to cook up the chicken: season the chicken with lawrys salt, garlic powder and pepper.
Cook on medium heat with olive oil. Be sure to let the chicken crisp up by leaving it for at least 4-5 minutes on each side! It might look like it’s starting to burn but this is what will give it that nice crispiness!
While the chicken is cooking, thoroughly wash the arugula and then pat dry.
Next, roast walnuts for 3-4 minutes in a pan on medium heat, mixing throughout to ensure even cooking. They will start to brown slightly and that is exactly what you want!
When the chicken is fully cooked, chop it up into bite sized pieces and add it to the arugula. Add in the walnuts and all of the dressing ingredients as well as the grated parm and mix until evenly combined!
Feel free to top with a little more grated parm and salt & pepper to taste!
Low Ingredient Protein Packed Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 pound chicken breast or tenders
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon squeezed,
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- First you need to cook up the chicken: season the chicken with lawrys salt, garlic powder and pepper.
- Cook on medium heat with olive oil. Be sure to let the chicken crisp up by leaving it for at least 4-5 minutes on each side! It might look like it’s starting to burn but this is what will give it that nice crispiness!
- While the chicken is cooking, thoroughly wash the arugula and then pat dry.
- Next, roast walnuts for 3-4 minutes in a pan on medium heat, mixing throughout to ensure even cooking. They will start to brown slightly and that is exactly what you want!
- When the chicken is fully cooked, chop it up into bite sized pieces and add it to the arugula. Add in the walnuts and all of the dressing ingredients as well as the grated parm and mix until evenly combined!
- Feel free to top with a little more grated parm and salt & pepper to taste!
