SCRUMPTIOUS GRILLED CHICKEN, CHICKPEA, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD | By Hubert Cormier

Nothing beats a high-protein, meal-sized salad for lunch or after a workout. To meet all your protein needs, focus on quality sources that will allow you to feel full and achieve your workout and weight-loss goals.

This simple recipe provides two excellent sources of protein: chickpeas, which are also a great source of fibre, and chicken, which will help you feel satiated. It contains 32 grams of protein per serving and only 380 calories, so be sure to try it right away!

SCRUMPTIOUS GRILLED CHICKEN, CHICKPEA, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD

 

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes 
Cooking time: 50 minutes

 

 

Salad:
✔  300 g grilled chicken breast, cut into strips
✔  500 ml (2 cups) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
✔  1 butternut squash (about 1 kg)
✔  1 L (4 cups) arugula

 

Dressing:
✔  10 ml (2 tsp.) Dijon mustard
✔  2.5 ml (½ tsp.) lemon juice
✔  5 ml (1 tsp.) red wine vinegar
✔  1 clove of garlic
✔  45 ml (3 tbsp.) olive oil
✔  15 ml (1 tbsp.) plain yogurt 2% M.F.
✔  10 ml (2 tsp.) poppy seeds
✔  Salt and pepper to taste

 

Preparation
1.  Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
2.  Cut the squash in half. Remove the seeds with a spoon, then cut the squash into small cubes.
3.  Place the squash cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour a dash of olive oil over the cubes and bake for 50 minutes. Turn the cubes over halfway through cooking.
5.  Place 250 ml (1 cup) of arugula in a large bowl. Place layers of squash cubes, chickpeas, and then chicken on top of it. Pour the dressing.

HUBERT'S TIP
'' To meet all your protein needs, focus on quality sources that will allow you to feel full and achieve your workout and weight-loss goals. This simple recipe provides two excellent sources of protein: chickpeas and chicken. ''

 

 

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