Light and healthy chicken salad

Today we bring you a delicious and nutritious recipe, a chicken salad mixed with ingredients that will make it light and very healthy, ideal for any lunch or dinner, which everyone at home will enjoy. Among all meats, one of the most recommended by nutritionists is chicken because it is a low-fat meat with a high protein content. And of all the parts of the chicken, the breast is the one that contains the least fat and therefore is the most suggested for people who want to lose weight or keep it under control. Chicken meat is also rich in vitamins and minerals that are vital for our body. This meat contains phosphorus, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the liver and kidneys, and also helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. It also contains vitamin B6, which helps the body burn calories and increase energy levels, and has selenium, which helps the body produce antioxidants. The other ingredients in this salad are low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are the instructions so you can surprise your family. This recipe makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

·2 medium boneless chicken breasts* ·1 tablespoon olive oil** ·1 teaspoon Italian seasoning** ·½ cup green apple, cut into small cubes** ·1 cup purple grapes, sliced** ·1 cup celery, sliced** ·¼ cup almonds, chopped* ·¼ cup light mayonnaise** ·Pinch of salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Coat the chicken with olive oil and Italian seasoning, then place in a glass baking dish. Place in the oven for 20 minutes and then flip for another 15 minutes.
3. Once the chicken is cooked and cooled, cut it into small pieces, into cubes. *4. In a large bowl, add the chicken and all other ingredients. Mix everything together, making sure the light mayonnaise covers everything. Enjoy eating this salad alone, on a sandwich, or wrapped in kale! If you want more information about healthy eating plans, click here.