Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 medium cucumber, finely diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half the cumin. Cook 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
Meanwhile, sauté riced cauliflower in same skillet 3-4 minutes until tender. Add garlic, remaining cumin, and a pinch of salt. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine cooked cauliflower, diced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make dressing. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Meal prep-friendly: Store in airtight containers up to 3 days.
Add avocado slices for creaminess or grilled zucchini for extra fiber.
Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for time savings.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Low Calorie Meals
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
