People on a weight loss diet often have this complaint that they have to give up their favourite foods and stick to bland salads. But salads can be a lot of fun too if you know how to make them right. Even without mayonnaise, you can eat a healthy bowl of salad as a side or main meal. Celebrity nutritionist Radhika Karle shares her recipe of amazing grilled chicken salad which is full of flavour and nutrients.
kg chicken breast strips (skinless, fat trimmed off)
Salsa
1/2 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro/dhania
1/4 chilli pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chilli powder
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Grilled vegetables
1/2 red onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 red bell pepper, quartered
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Lemon dressing
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1/4 cup hung low-fat/skim yoghurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salad
2 cups green leafy lettuce
1 cup raw red cabbage
1 cup raw spinach leaves
Method
For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large bowl. Pour the marinade into the bowl and coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 chilli, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, salt, 1/8 teaspoon chilli powder, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
For the lemon dressing: Whisk together the yoghurt and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; cover and refrigerate.
Cook the marinated chicken. Sautee the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
Toss salad leaves; add chicken, grilled peppers and onions, and salsa. Serve with lemon dressing.
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People on a weight loss diet often have this complaint that they have to give up their favourite foods and stick to bland salads. But salads can be a lot of fun too if you know how to make them right. Even without mayonnaise, you can eat a healthy bowl of salad as a side or main meal. Celebrity nutritionist Radhika Karle shares her recipe of amazing grilled chicken salad which is full of flavour and nutrients. 
