Smoky paprika chicken and avocado salad

Loaded with different textures and and fresh flavours, its the slightly smoky homemade dressing which really transforms this simple chicken salad into a tasty lunch or dinner!

Serves: 2

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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½ cup buckwheat (or use brown rice or quinoa)
250g skinless chicken breast
1 small red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika spray oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes
½ avocado, sliced
2 cups mixed salad leaves
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, toasted, to garnish
Dressing
2 teaspoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

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1 Cook buckwheat following packet instructions. Set aside and cool (this can be done ahead).

2 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with paper and place chicken breast and red onion on it. Rub chicken with paprika and spray with oil. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until just cooked through. When cooked, remove from oven and, when cool enough to handle, slice.

3 Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, avocado, lettuce and cooled buckwheat. In a food processor, blitz dressing ingredients until smooth, adding a little water if needed. Season.

4 Serve salad with chicken on top, garnished with pumpkin seeds. Spoon dressing over.

Variations

Make it low FODMAP: Choose brown rice or quinoa, swap red onion for spring onion (green tips only) and limit avocado to ¼.

Make it vegan: Substitute Sunfed chicken-free chicken and cook as directed.

HFG tip

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 593 cal

Kilojoules 2480 kJ

Protein 39 g

Total fat 27 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 100 mg

Calcium 70 mg

Iron 3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.