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Easy Healthy Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Salad

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Flavorful grilled chicken & zucchini salad with creamy yogurt-dill dressing. A healthy, low-carb meal for quick lunches or easy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Healthy, Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill plus 1/4 cup packed dill sprigs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 cutlets chicken (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 3 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 heart romaine lettuce thinly sliced (4 cups)
  • 6 globe radishes cut into 1/2-inch wedges (3/4 cup)

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Mix yogurt, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and chopped dill. Season and coat the chicken.
  2. Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and lemon zest.
  3. Brush the grill grates with oil. Grill the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Grill the zucchini for 4–6 minutes per side until charred and tender.
  5. Toss the romaine, radishes, and dill sprigs with the remaining oil and lemon juice.
  6. Serve the grilled chicken and zucchini on top of the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I often use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of cutlets when I want a richer flavor; they stay incredibly juicy, just give them an extra minute or two on the