Ingredients:

For the Salad: (one serving)

• 1 head romaine lettuce

• 4 oz. grilled chicken breast (or shrimp)

• 1/2 cup purple cabbage

• 1/4 cup edamame beans

• 1/4 cup cucumber

• 1/4 cup red pepper

• 1/4 shredded carrots

• 2 tbsp sliced almonds

• 1 tsp cilantro

• Optional: rice noodles for extra crunch

For the Dressing: (makes 4 servings)

• 1/4 cup natural- creamy peanut butter

• 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely chopped

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Chop head of romaine sliced finely (or however you like)

2. Grill chicken breast on medium heat. Coat pan with olive oil and season lightly with garlic powder.

3. Finely chop cucumber and red pepper into small cubes.

4. Take a large bowl and add in romaine, cucumber, peppers, edamame, carrots, cabbage, almonds, and cilantro and toss until evenly distributed.

5. Take chicken off stove and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice chicken into thin strips and lay on top of salad.

6. For the dressing, it is very simple. Just add all ingredients into a blender until evenly combined and smooth.

7. Store dressing in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts: Full salad

Calories: 346

Protein: 40g

Carbohydrates: 21g

Fiber: 12g

Fat: 12g

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving dressing

Calories: 239

Protein: 4.2g

Carbohydrates: 14.7g

Fiber: 1g

Fat: 19g