| Spicy Thai Chicken Zoodle Salad |
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired zoodle salad that is low carb... |
Whole30, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Quick Meals, Salads, Paleo |
{"title":"Spicy Thai Chicken Zoodle Salad","description":"A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired zoodle salad that is low carb, Whole30-approved, and paleo-friendly, ready in just 10 minutes.","full_ingredient_list":["1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter or any preferred nut butter","1 teaspoon sriracha","Juice from \u00bd lime","Pinch of salt","1 medium zucchini, spiralized","1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced","1 cup leftover cooked chicken, shredded","\u00bc avocado, peeled and thinly sliced","\u00bd cup cherry tomatoes, halved","1 small scallion, thinly sliced","1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves","1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds"],"components":[{"name":"Dressing","ingredients":[{"name":"Sunflower seed butter or favorite nut butter","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["Almond butter","Peanut butter"]},{"name":"Sriracha","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["Chili paste"]},{"name":"Juice from \u00bd lime","quantity":"N\/A","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["Lemon juice"]},{"name":"Salt","quantity":"Pinch","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Whisk","Large bowl"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Combine sunflower seed butter, sriracha, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl.","tips":"Adjust the amount of sriracha to achieve desired heat level."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Whisk thoroughly to create a thick sauce.","tips":"Ensure mixture is smooth for even coating on salad."}]},{"name":"Zoodle Salad","ingredients":[{"name":"Zucchini","quantity":"1 medium","preparation_notes":"Ends trimmed and spiralized","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Carrot","quantity":"1 small","preparation_notes":"Peeled and thinly sliced","substitutions":["Bell pepper strips"]},{"name":"Cooked chicken","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"Shredded","substitutions":["Tofu","Prawns"]},{"name":"Avocado","quantity":"\u00bc","preparation_notes":"Peeled and thinly sliced","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Cherry tomatoes","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"Halved","substitutions":["Grape tomatoes"]},{"name":"Scallion","quantity":"1 small","preparation_notes":"Thinly sliced","substitutions":["Red onion"]},{"name":"Fresh cilantro leaves","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["Parsley"]},{"name":"Toasted sesame seeds","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Salt","quantity":"Pinch","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Vegetable spiralizer","Knife","Mixing bowl"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Use a spiralizer to make zoodles from the zucchini. Prepare other vegetables by peeling and slicing as necessary.","tips":"Use a julienne peeler as an alternative to a spiralizer."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add zoodles, carrots, and chicken to the bowl of dressing. Toss well to ensure even coating.","tips":"Gently toss to maintain the shape of the zoodles."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Transfer to a serving bowl and top with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.","tips":"Add toppings just before serving to keep the salad fresh."}]}],"prep_time":"5 minutes","cook_time":"5 minutes","total_time":"10 minutes","servings":"1","tags":["Whole30","Gluten Free","Low Carb","Quick Meals","Salads","Paleo"],"notes":"This salad is best prepared just before eating as the zoodles can become watery if left in dressing for too long. For a packed lunch, store dressing separately and combine with salad just before eating."} |
