Ingredients:
ย - 1 cup of Cabbage (mix of purple and white), thinly sliced ย - 1 cup cooked Quinoa ย - 1 cup cooked Brown Rice ย - ยฝ cup Coriander, chopped ย - ยผ cup Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped ย - ยผ cup Mint, chopped ย - 3 cups Mixed Lettuce ย - 1 cup Baby Kale Leaves ย - ยฝ medium Spanish (purple) Onion ย - 2 tablespoons Unsalted Roasted Peanuts, chopped ย - 200 g Chicken Breast ย - 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder ย - 2 x inches Butternut Pumpkin, sliced thinly (5mm) ย - 4 teaspoons Organic Coconut Oil (for cooking) ย Dressing: ย - 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil ย - 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar ย - 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil ย - 1 tablespoon Coconut Aminos ย - 2 x Kaffir Lime Leaves, finely choppedย Method:
- Prepare the brown rice and quinoa according to packet and set aside to cool slightly.
ย - While they are cooking, slice the chicken breast in halves horizontally. ย - Heat half the coconut oil in a pan and place the chicken in the pan. While it is cooking, lightly dust the top side of the chicken with the turmeric powder. ย - Cook for approx. 3โ4 minutes on one side, then flip and do the same with the other side. (Note: to test if chicken is cooked through, make a small cut through the thickest part of the breast. If there is any pink, continue cooking until completely white.) ย - Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly then slice into 1cm pieces. ย - Using the same pan, place the other half of the coconut oil in and add the pumpkin. ย - Cook on one side for approx. 2โ3 minutes and turn over and do the same on the other side. Make sure it doesnโt go too soft. Set aside. ย - Place all ingredients (except for the dressing ingredients and chopped peanuts) into a bowl and mix through (we used our hands as it was easier). ย - Combine all dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk until combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and give it one last toss. ย - Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top and serve