Powerhouse Salad with Spinach, Pomegranate Seeds, Grilled Chicken, and Sweet Bell Pepper

2023-09-15

By Healthy Eats

Mediterranean

Salad

This Powerhouse Salad with Spinach, Pomegranate Seeds, Grilled Chicken, and Sweet Bell Pepper is not only delicious but also packed with protein and nutrients! Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. Grilled chicken is a lean meat that contains high-quality protein. Including it in your salad provides you with the necessary protein to promote muscle growth, repair tissues, and maintain overall body function. The ingredients in the Powerhouse Salad, specifically pomegranate seeds and spinach, are superfoods rich in antioxidants.  High protein salads can help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of glucose in the bloodstream, thus reducing the risk of developing diabetes. Consuming a high protein salad like Powerhouse Salad with grilled chicken can help maintain heart health. Spinach, bell peppers, and pomegranate seeds have been linked to reducing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of baby spinach

• 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped

• 1 cup of pomegranate seeds

• 2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add spinach, chopped bell pepper, and pomegranate seeds. Toss to combine.

3. In a small jar, add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Close the jar and shake well to combine the dressing.

4. Add chopped grilled chicken to the mixing bowl and drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss lightly to combine.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Preparation Time 20 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total time 40 min

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 472

Total Fat: 22g

Total Carbohydrates: 31g

Fiber: 7g

Sugar: 18g

Protein: 36g

Sodium: 210mg

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