Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 250g chicken breast, flattened
• Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
  
  Dressing
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp raw honey
  
  Salad
• 1 head cos lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup chopped purple cabbage
• 2 carrots, grated or julienned
• ½ avocado, cubed
• 3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• 2 tsp sesame seeds, to serve

Method

• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 5–6 mins on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Allow to cool.
• Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
• Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork until combined.
• To make the salad, place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and pour over the dressing. Add the shredded chicken and toss to combine.
• Divide the salad between 2 bowls and serve.
• Tip: You can swap any of the animal-based protein options above for: 1 cup lentils, chickpeas or beans (or a mix), 2 eggs, 100g tempeh or 150g tofu.