Smoky, creamy, tangy, fresh — this salad is a satisfying, feel-good supper with a delicious ranch drizzle as its star.
Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate and kilocalorie amount.
Ingredients: Chicken breast • Spinach • Red onion • Cucumber • Ranch dressing (canola and/or soya oil, buttermilk (partly skimmed milk, salt, bacterial culture), white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, frozen egg yolk, spices, polysorbate 60, xanthan gum, natural flavour, monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, sodium benzoate, calcium lactate, calcium disodium EDTA) (egg, milk) • Grade A egg • White wine vinegar (wine vinegar, potassium metabisulfite) (sulphites).
Allergens
Soy
Mustard
Wheat
Milk
Sulphites
Egg
May contain traces of allergens
Peanuts
Sesame
Tree nuts
Fish
Utensils
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Large Bowl
Medium Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl
Small pot
Tags
30-min-or-less
Quick
Under 50g of Carbs
Under 650 Calories
Summer-essentials
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts
2 unit(s)
Baby Spinach
113 g
Red Onion
1 unit(s)
White Wine Vinegar
2 tbsp
Ranch Dressing
4 tbsp
Egg
1 unit(s)
Mini Cucumber
1 unit(s)
Applewood Smoke Spice
7 g
Oil
2 tbsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Pepper
0.25 tsp
Preparation
1
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F.
Wash and dry all produce.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then cut each thigh in half.
To an unlined baking sheet, add chicken, Applewood Smoke Spice and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer.
Roast in the middle of the oven for 18-22 min, until cooked through.**
2
Meanwhile, Halve cucumber lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch half moons.
Peel, then thinly slice half the onion (use whole onion for 4 servings). Separate onion slices.
3
To a small pot, add onions, vinegar, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high.
Once simmering, cook for 1-2 min stirring often. Remove from heat.
To a medium bowl, transfer onions, including liquid. Set aside in the fridge to cool.
4
Meanwhile, to a medium pot, add 4 cups warm water (use same for 4 servings). Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
Using a spoon, lower egg (use both eggs for 4 servings) into the boiling water. Cook for 6 min for a runny yolk or 9 min for a set yolk.**
Drain and rinse egg with cold water until cool enough to peel, 30 sec.
Peel, then quarter egg. Season with salt and pepper.
5
To a large bowl, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) pickling liquid and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil.
Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.
Add spinach and cucumber, then toss to combine.
6
Thinly slice chicken.
Divide salad between plates. Arrange chicken over salad.
Top with pickled onions and eggs. (TIP: Any leftover pickled onions and pickling liquid can be saved and refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
Drizzle ranch dressing over top.
7
If you've opted to get chicken breasts, season in the same way the recipe instructs to season chicken thighs, then increase the roast time to 18-22 min.**