Thread: Chicken, Green Bean, Goat Cheese Salad

I wanted to share this recipe now (and I will also repost it when the "old" site comes back. It's the most awesome salad I've ever had. It's a bit of work, but well worth it. Enjoy!

Chicken, Green Bean, and Cheese Salad
(modified from version found on Epicurious.com)

2 large boneless chicken breast halves (0 carbs) (more for heartier appetites)
4 tablespoons soy sauce (no sugar added) (0 carbs)
4 tablespoons olive oil (0 carbs)
Freshly ground pepper

1-1/2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise (4.25 carbs)
Dash of Splenda, baking soda, and salt (0 carbs)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (1.5 carbs)
1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (3.45 carbs)
1/4 cup olive oil (0 carbs)
1-1/2 teaspoons minced shallots (.8 carbs)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon soy sauce (0 carbs)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (2.2 carbs)
1 small tomato, chopped (3.2 carbs)
Mixed greens (amount can vary based on appetite; so will carb count)
4 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled (feta or cheddar work well, too) (.6 carbs)

Flatten chicken breast with a meat mallet until ¾". Combine soy sauce, olive oil, and pepper in zip-lock bag; add chicken. Let marinate for 20 minutes.

Cook beans in pot of water with Splenda, baking soda, and salt, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh with cold water. Drain well. Set aside.

Combine mustard and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallots, thyme, and salt/pepper to taste. Set aside.

Grill chicken over medium heat until done (about five minutes); cut into strips and keep warm.

Toast walnuts over medium-high heat until fragrant and lightly toasted, being careful not to burn. Add beans, dressing, and additional soy sauce to the pan with the walnuts; heat thoroughly over LOW heat for about a minute.

Line plate with greens and top salad with tomatoes, cheese, chicken, and green bean/walnut/dressing mixture.

16 grams of net carbs (not including greens)
2 servings for 8 grams of net carbs each
Carb counts obtained from Atkins Carb Gram Counter

Kellie
F38
Started Atkins 8/1/03 (off and on for the last few years but sticking to it this time!)
206/197/160

Wow, Kellie!

That sounds great.

Maggie

Redhead until further notice!

( ...just sos ya know it's really me.)

Kellie

sounds great. I love composed salads.
Rob

Mmmm, I'm thinking this would be really good over fresh baby spinach leaves!

Must try soon.......

Thanks!

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!