🍽️ Salad with Chicken, Croutons and Creamy Yogurt Dressing

✨ Introduction

That salad with grilled chicken 🐔, crunchy croutons and a creamy yogurt sauce is a delicious and healthy option for your lunch or dinner.

The combination of fresh lettuce, the flavor of grilled chicken, and the yogurt and parmesan dressing makes the salad incredibly tasty and nutritious.

Perfect for those looking for a balanced and light meal, but full of flavor! Let's learn how to prepare it?

🥑 Ingredients

• 1 foot of lettuce chopped 🥗
• 2 tablespoons of oil for the croutons 🫒
• 2 slices of wholemeal bread in cubes 🍞
• 1/2 small pot of natural yogurt (approximately 100g) 🥄
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 🍋
• 2 heaped tablespoons of grated parmesan 🧀
• Pepper and salt to taste 🌶️
• Grilled chicken in cubes (approximately 150g) 🍗

📝 Preparation Method

1. Croutons: Cut the wholemeal bread into cubes and sprinkle with oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for about 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy.
2. Sauce: In a bowl, mix the natural yogurt, the lemon juice, the grated parmesan, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until a creamy, smooth sauce forms.
3. Assembly: On a large plate, place the chopped lettuce as a base. Add the croutons, the grilled chicken into cubes and sprinkle with the yogurt sauce.
4. Serve: It is ready to be served! Enjoy the salad as a light, tasty and nutritious meal. proteins.

📋 Recipe Information

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Portions: 2 servings
• Diet: Non-Vegan, Gluten Free (if using gluten free bread)
• Dietary Restrictions: Contains dairy and gluten (depending on the bread used)
• Allergic: Contains dairy and gluten
• Cost per Serving: Approximately R$ 12.00
• Difficulty: Easy
• Meal Type: Lunch or Dinner
• Ideal for: Quick and healthy meal, balanced diet

📊 Nutritional Table (Serving 1 dish – Approximately 250g)

📌 Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 kcal/day diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🍳 Used Utensils

• Do to cut the bread and chicken 🔪
• Bowl for the sauce 🥣
• Baking tray for the croutons 🍽️
• Dish to assemble the salad 🥗

💡 Storage Tips

This salad is best eaten immediately to ensure the croutons stay crispy.

If you want to store it, keep the separate sauce and add the croutons and chicken just before serving.

The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the croutons may lose their crunch.

🌟 Recipe Variations

• For a gluten free version: Use gluten-free bread to make the croutons.
• Replace the chicken: If you prefer a meatless version, you can replace the chicken with chickpea grilled or tofu.
• Add more ingredients: Add cherry tomato or cucumber to give more freshness to the salad.

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Avoid leaving the croutons for a long time in the oven, as they can burn easily.
• ❌ Do not add the sauce before serving, as the sauce may wilt the croutons and leave the salad watery.
• ✅ Make sure to grill the chicken until golden brown and juicy for better flavor.

🍃 Quick Recipe Benefits

• 💪 Rich in protein: Grilled chicken offers an excellent source of protein, which is essential for growth and muscle repair.
• 🧀 Source of calcium: The Parmesan and the yogurt are great for bone health, being rich in calcium.
• 🌱 Freshness and fiber: The lettuce and the croutons add essential fiber for digestion and help promote satiety.

🔚 Conclusion

Now that you have learned how to do this healthy and tasty salad, how about trying it? This is a practical recipe full of nutrients, perfect for any meal.

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