Chicken, Egg & Beetroot Salad

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups (60 g) mixed leafy greens (e.g., arugula, baby spinach, or romaine)
1 small, cooked chicken breast strips (about 5 oz / 140 g)
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 small roasted beet (about 3 oz / 85 g), sliced
½ small avocado, sliced
¼ cup (30 g) pickled red onions
1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp (5 ml) apple cider vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: Dill, to garnish

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.

Lay the greens evenly on two plates or shallow bowls.

Arrange the chicken, beet slices, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and pickled onions neatly on top of the greens.

Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with fresh dill just before serving.

 

Nutritional breakdown per serving  (2 servings)

360 Calories
32g Protein
24g Fat
3g Fiber
7g Total Carbs
4g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.