Bursting Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Low carb Mediterranean chicken salad with buttermilk dressing. This a favorite dish for those who are avocado recipe fans!

Simple, fast and low carb Mediterranean recipe for lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Baby Spinach
• 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, optional chopped
• 1/4 cup Strawberries sliced
• 1 Avocado chopped
• 1/4 cup Almonds
• 1/2 ` cup Grilled Chicken (brush the chicken with olive oil; sprinkle with Italian herbs to taste and grill for 4 minutes per side)
• 1/2 tbsp Crumbled Feta Cheese

Dressing

• 2 tbsp Buttermilk*
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
• 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Chia Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Wholegrain Mustard
• 3-4 Drops Stevia optional
• Pinch of Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Make the salad; in a large bowl, combine baby spinach, mint leaves (if using), strawberries, avocado, almonds, and grilled chicken.
• Make the dressing; combine buttermilk, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk until blended.
• Stir in Chia seeds, and whole-grain mustard.
• Add Stevia if using (adds a nice sweet balance) and salt to taste.
• Serve salad and drizzle with dressing.

Note

• Instead of buttermilk you can use the full-fat coconut milk. It does change the taste but gives a nice balanced sweetness and exotic taste.The dressing is optional but gives a nice touch. Still, you can use some other type of dressing. We suggest simple olive oil and lemon juice mix, with Chia or poppy seeds. They give a nice crunchiness.