GREEN CHICKEN SALAD WITH WASABI-TAHINI DRESSING

Jul 22, 20202 min read

INGREDIENTS

2 fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
Sea salt flakes
¼ cup fresh lime juice, plus more lime wedges, for serving (3 to 4 limes)
¼ cup Al Arz tahini
2 tablespoons wasabi paste
2 garlic cloves, grated
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
4 to 6 celery ribs, plus 1/2 cup celery leaves ( Optional: fresh green Asparagus, 1 Belgian Endive)
Roasted sesame seeds or black sesame, for serving

PREPARATION

In a medium pot, cover chicken breasts with about 5 centimetre of water, and season with 2 tablespoons kosher salt fresh ground pepper and one diced celery rib. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let cool.
While the chicken cools, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, tahini, wasabi paste, garlic, sugar and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
Cut celery into 2-inch segments, then cut segments lengthwise into matchsticks and place in a large bowl.
Using two forks or hands, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and transfer to the bowl with the celery.
Pour dressing over the chicken and celery and optional vegetable if you wish and toss to coat. Top with celery leaves and sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges.

ENJOY!

Rich in Antioxidants - Tahini is loaded with antioxidants which possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lignan Sesamin , an antioxidant found in tahini, prevents free radical damage to cells which leads to oxidative stress.
Good Heart Health- Tahini is rich in omega 3 fatty acid which reduces cholesterol and thereby improves heart health.
Strengthens Central Nervous System - The presence of omega 3 and omega 6 in tahini boosts the development of the nervous tissues in the body, which in turn can improve the health of the brain.
Liver Detoxification - Tahini consists of methionine which helps in liver detoxification. As per a study published in the National Institute of Health, tahini contains compounds that can protect kidney and liver from damage.
Production of White Blood Cells - Tahini comes along with zinc which helps in the production of white blood cells and thereby strengthens immunity by destroying germs.