POACHED ORGANIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH PISTACHIO + SALSA VERDE

Poached Organic Chicken Salad With Pistachio + Salsa Verde

Share This Post

By Teresa Cutter

INGREDIENTS

Serves 2

4 good handfuls mixed leafy greens

1 cup alfalfa

½ cup snow pea sprouts

1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

handful chopped mint and parsley

20 g pumpkin seeds

20 g pistachio chopped

300 g poached or grilled skinless chicken breast, sliced

Salsa Verde

1 bunch parsley leaves

1 bunch mint leaves

1 lemon

½ cup cold pressed olive oil

METHOD

  1. Mix all ingredients for the salad into a large bowl.
  2. Make the dressing by combining the herbs, lemon zest, juice and olive oil into a good high-speed blender.
  3. I love to use my Vitamix for this as it blends up the herbs to a wonderful smooth puree.
  4. Season with a little pepper.
  5. Serve each salad with 2 tablespoons of dressing and enjoy for a healthy lunch or dinner.

NOTES AND INSPIRATION

How to poach a chicken breast:

Place 2 chicken breasts, 3 cups of water, a pinch of salt, juice of 1 lemon and the stems of a bunch of fresh parsley or thyme in a saucepan. Bring to the boil gently, then turn down the heat to very low… Cover and simmer on a gentle heat for 15 minutes (do not boil). Check to see if they are fully cooked through. Remove the chicken breasts and use as required. Enjoy hot or cold.

Other protein sources can be used in place of the chicken such as grilled white fish, tinned tuna or wild salmon, sardines – even rare cooked grass-fed beef.

Vegetarians can use cooked tempeh or organic eggs in place of the chicken for added protein.

Sourced from The Health Chef

Related Posts

Roasted Turkey with Thyme Gravy
MTHFR

Roasted Turkey with Thyme Gravy

Ingredients: 1 fresh turkey (12 to 14 lbs.), neck reserved and giblets saved for another use 1/2 bunch fresh thyme 1 1/2 sticks (6 oz/170gms) ...
Read More →
Cervical Dysplasia/ Cervical Cancer / HPV
Conditions

Cervical Dysplasia/ Cervical Cancer / HPV

What Is Cervical Dysplasia & Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, the narrow neck at the lower part of a woman’s uterus, ...
Read More →
Anxiety
Conditions

Anxiety

Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried about something. While stress and anxious feelings are a common response to a situation where a ...
Read More →
How does histamine effect our brain and nervous system?
MTHFR

How does histamine effect our brain and nervous system?

Histamine is a natural substance produced by the human body and is a substance with many important functions. Histamine was first isolated in 1907 by ...
Read More →
MTHFR

Unravelling Histamine’s Impact on Fertility: A Closer Look at its Positive and Negative Roles in Implantation and Miscarriage

When it comes to the journey of conception and pregnancy, there’s a complex interplay of various factors that influence the process. One such factor that ...
Read More →
Conditions

What is MTHFR and Why Does It Matter for Your Health

Imagine if there was a tiny switch in your body that turned things on and off. This switch controlled vital processes like detoxifying harmful substances, ...
Read More →
Scroll to Top
Carolyn Ledowsky

Stay Connected!

Sign up for our monthly newsletter with current MTHFR research, health tips, recipes, special offers and news about upcoming events including Carolyn’s live Q&A.

Subscribe