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South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad Recipe

South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup pistachio nut, shelled and finely ground
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground (plus a pinch)
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sweet white onion, diced
1 head romaine lettuce
1 tsp sweet white onion, grated
1 large avocado, pitted and peeled
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp water

Directions:

To make the salad:.
Preheat the oven to 375. Mix the nuts in a pie plate with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Press the chicken into the nuts. Heat 1 Tbs of the oil in a skillet and cook the breasts, 2 min per side. Place the breasts in a baking dish and bake for 15 min or til thermometer registers 160 and juices run clear.
Heat the remaining Tbs of oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the diced onion, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook til the onion is browned.
Line 4 serving plates with lettuce. Slice the chicken breasts and arrange 1 breast on top of the lettuce on each place. Serve with the dressing.
To make the dressing:.
Puree the onion, avocado, oil, lime juice, and water in a blender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	615.86 Kcal (2578 kJ)
Calories from fat	360.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.04g	62%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1217.7mg	51%
Potassium	1507.65mg	32%
Total Carbs	17.1g	6%
Sugars	5.07g	20%
Dietary Fiber	8.56g	34%
Protein	53.18g	106%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	93mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	117.51 Kcal (492 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.64g	62%
Cholesterol	26.57mg	46%
Sodium	232.34mg	51%
Potassium	287.67mg	32%
Total Carbs	3.26g	6%
Sugars	0.97g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	34%
Protein	10.15g	106%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	29%
Iron	0.5mg	15%
Calcium	17.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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