Walnut Chicken Salad: ALA Omega-3 Power Lunch
Walnut crust provides plant-based omega-3s for those who dont eat fish.
15m
Prep
20m
Cook
480
Calories
20g
Net Carbs
38g
Protein
38g
Protein
20g
Carbs
30g
Fat
6g
Fiber
Heumin Satiety Score
SCR = (Protein + Fiber) / Calories × 100
Walnuts are the only nut with significant ALA omega-3 content (2.5g per ounce).
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8Ingredients
Servings: 1
- 150g chicken breast
- 1/3 cup walnuts, crushed
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp goat cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 egg white
- Dijon mustard
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Instructions
Coat chicken in egg white and Dijon.
Press crushed walnuts onto chicken.
Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
Arrange greens in a bowl.
Slice chicken and place on top.
Add cranberries and goat cheese.
Drizzle with vinaigrette.
Why AI Chose These Ingredients
While ALA conversion to EPA/DHA is limited (5-10%), walnuts still provide significant brain benefits through direct ALA pathways.
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