Slimming World Chicken Salad Recipe: Tasty & Guilt-Free!
This Slimming World Chicken Salad Recipe is a healthy, filling meal made with lean chicken breast, quinoa, crisp apple, and a creamy fromage frais dressing. Perfect for light dinners, spring meals, or anyone following a Slimming World plan.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 100g dried quinoa
- 1 large red apple, diced
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach
- Fresh chives and mint, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 tbsp natural fromage frais
- 2 tbsp vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp roughly chopped bottled gherkins
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, then cook it according to the package instructions. Set aside to cool. Quinoa adds a lovely texture and is a great source of fiber, which helps keep you fuller for longer
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then either grill, bake, or pan-fry them until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips. You can also try marinating the chicken in a bit of lemon juice and garlic for extra flavor
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the fromage frais, vinaigrette, and chopped gherkins. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. This dressing is creamy yet light, making it perfect for a slimming-friendly salad
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked quinoa, diced apple, chopped celery, sliced onions, and spinach. Add in the chopped eggs and sliced chicken
- 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything until well coated
- 6
Sprinkle some fresh chives and mint on top for a burst of color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!