Mediterranean Chicken Skewer and Spinach Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Skewer and Spinach Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 3 cups Spinach; 8 oz Chicken Skewers; 1 whole Avocado; 0.5 bulb Fennel; 0.5 cup Radishes; 0.5 whole Cucumber; 0.25 cup Almonds; 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Lemons; 1 clove Garlic; 0.5 tsp Sea Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Low Carb • Gluten-FreeUnder 30 MinsHigh ProteinLunch • DinnerMediterranean

Easy

15min

485kcal

2people

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A crisp, high-protein salad featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon-garlic yogurt dressing.

Are you searching for a vibrant, low-carb lunch or dinner option that practically bursts with fresh flavors? Look no further than this beautiful Mediterranean Chicken Skewer and Spinach Salad. When you want a meal that leaves you feeling energized and deeply satisfied, this Mediterranean Chicken Skewer and Spinach Salad is the perfect solution. The base of tender spinach offers a fantastic foundation, providing essential nutrients and a delicate earthy note. We elevate the crunch factor significantly by shaving fresh fennel and radishes, which deliver a delightful, slightly peppery snap alongside cooling cucumber. But a great salad needs serious substance, and that’s where the high-protein chicken skewers come into play. Grilling or searing the chicken adds a gorgeous caramelized char that contrasts beautifully with the lush, creamy avocado. To bring all these incredible textures together, we drizzle everything with a tangy, garlicky Greek yogurt dressing. Unlike heavy, store-bought dressings, this Greek yogurt and lemon concoction is light, zesty, and keeps the dish brilliantly balanced. A final scatter of almonds lends that crucial nutty crunch, making every single forkful an adventure in texture. Whether you are meal-prepping for a busy work week or looking for an impressive yet effortless dinner, this Mediterranean Chicken Skewer and Spinach Salad is guaranteed to become a household favorite. Enjoy the harmony of fresh produce and perfectly seasoned protein in just minutes!

Ingredients

100 g Spinach
250 g Chicken Skewers
1 whole Avocado
0.5 bulb Fennel
60 g Radishes
0.5 whole Cucumber
30 g Almonds
4 tbsp Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Lemons
1 clove Garlic
0.5 tsp Sea Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

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Step 1: If your chicken skewers are raw, cook them in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and thoroughly cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Step 2: While the meat rests, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, juice from the lemons, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a small vessel. Whisk until smooth.
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Step 3: Thinly slice the fennel, chop the cucumber, slice the radishes, and chop the almonds. Cube the avocado.
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Step 4: Arrange a bed of fresh spinach on your serving plates or a large platter.
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Step 5: Top the greens evenly with the fennel, cucumber, radishes, and avocado.
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Step 6: Remove the cooked meat from the chicken skewers and scatter the chicken over the vegetables.
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Step 7: Drizzle the yogurt dressing generously over the top and garnish with the chopped almonds before serving.

Chef's Tips

•If the fennel flavor is too strong for your liking, soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad to mellow it out.
•Toast the almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to release their natural oils and improve their crunch.