Eatingwell Romaine Salad With Chicken, Apricots & Mint Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Eatingwell Romaine Salad With Chicken, Apricots & Mint Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Eatingwell Romaine Salad With Chicken, Apricots & Mint Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 574 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 500
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 83mg
Sodium: 422mg
Total Carbohydrates: 45g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 33g
Protein: 33g
Calcium: 156mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 1443mg Vitamin A: 934mcg
Vitamin C: 35mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)
  • 4 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Marinade & dressing
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups loosely packed mint leaves, (about 1 bunch)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 6 fresh apricots, or plums, pitted and cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salad
  • 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, (about 1/2 bunch), roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Instructions

Visit Eatingwell's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)