South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad Recipe

Name: South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1/2 cup pistachio nut, shelled and finely ground; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (plus a pinch); 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup sweet white onion, diced; 1 head romaine lettuce; Dressing; 1 teaspoon sweet white onion, grated; 1 large avocado, pitted and peeled; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

Salad
1/2 cup pistachio nut, shelled and finely ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (plus a pinch)
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sweet white onion, diced
1 head romaine lettuce
Dressing
1 teaspoon sweet white onion, grated
1 large avocado, pitted and peeled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon water

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To make the salad:
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Preheat the oven to 375. Mix the nuts in a pie plate with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Press the chicken into the nuts. Heat 1 Tbs of the oil in a skillet and cook the breasts, 2 min per side. Place the breasts in a baking dish and bake for 15 min or til thermometer registers 160 and juices run clear.
3
Heat the remaining Tbs of oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the diced onion, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook til the onion is browned.
4
Line 4 serving plates with lettuce. Slice the chicken breasts and arrange 1 breast on top of the lettuce on each place. Serve with the dressing.
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To make the dressing:
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Puree the onion, avocado, oil, lime juice, and water in a blender.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1/2 cup pistachio nut, shelled and finely ground, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (plus a pinch), and more.

Yes, South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad

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