The image you shared highlights a High-Protein Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad with 32g of protein per serving, which is specifically described as low-carb and sugar-free. While the exact quantities used for the chicken and low-carb dressing in this specific photo aren’t fully detailed in the search results, here is a recipe for a similar salad and a breakdown of its nutritional value.
🥗 Recipe Details
This version uses a peanut dressing and incorporates edamame for extra protein .
Ingredients for the Salad:
· 4 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
· 1 large carrot, julienned
· 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
· 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
· 1 cup edamame beans, cooked and cooled
· 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
· 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
· 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
· 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Ingredients for the Peanut Dressing:
· 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
· 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
· 2 tablespoons lime juice
· 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (Note: this adds sugar, so omit for a sugar-free version)
· 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
· 1 garlic clove, minced
· 2-3 tablespoons warm water (to thin the dressing)
· 1 teaspoon sesame oil
· A pinch of chili flakes (optional)
📝 Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions. This should take about 10 minutes .
- Make the dressing: Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (if using), ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and warm water together for 3-5 minutes until smooth and creamy .
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, edamame, cilantro, and green onions. Toss gently for 2 minutes to mix evenly .
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss for 1-2 minutes until everything is coated. Top with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend .
📊 Nutrition Information
Based on the information in the image and the recipe, here is the breakdown per serving:
· Calories: 380 (per image) / 320 (per recipe)
· Protein: 32g
· Net Carbs: 8g
· Fat: Information not provided
· Prep Time: 15 minutes
A note on the dressing: To keep this salad strictly sugar-free as advertised in the image, you should use a sugar-free sweetener or omit the honey/maple syrup entirely.