The temperatures are soaring outside. I hope they are not just as hot in your kitchen! I hate standing over the stove in the summer. I and refuse to even turn on the oven after noon. So I have lots of creative ways to make healthy meals that don’t require the sweat of my brow.
Salads, of course, are a go to for the warm months. Lighter fare is appreciated. We have to watch though, to keep them healthy. What’s more, we need to think beyond lettuce. My Chopped Salad In A Cup has been shared more times that any other recipe. Cups are a fun way to eat on the run. I happen to save these cups after being served from our hospitality area at church. I generally use them several times before I dispose of them. Warning: I am not sure if they go through the dishwasher. I happen to be one of those who wash dishes by hand. My dishwasher is basically a storage area for all those extra plates and bowls I can’t help but collect! My guilty obsession. Don’t judge me. Tiny kitchen yet enough plates to feed an army.
But back to summer food. I have an entire issue of the Diner News dedicated to meals that are cool to eat and easy to prepare in the heat. You should check it out.
I happen to be a huge fan of this salad dressing. I went ahead and drizzled it on top because this salad should be eaten fairly soon after making. Zoodles are better fresh. It will not hurt them for the dressing to seep down, but I wouldn’t suggest making this one a day or two ahead. But do make it! So delish.
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, Bragg’s Aminos, lime and Sambal Oelek.
- Spiral cut the appropriate amount of zucchini.
- Dice the cilantro.
- In the base of the cup, add 1/2 of the zoodles. Drizzle with a fourth of the dressing. Add 1 oz chicken and top with cilantro.
- Add remaining zoodles and top with chicken and cilantro. Pour the remaining dressing over.
- Place lid on the cup and chill.
Recipe Notes
Recipe shared with permission by Lisa Marshall of 24-7 Low-Carb Diner. Click here to view the original recipe and notes.
Nutrition Facts
Zoodle Cup Salad with Peanut Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1211mg 50%
Potassium 1811mg 52%
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 10g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin A 24%
Vitamin C 141%
Calcium 8%
Iron 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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