Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Chicken

This broccoli and cauliflower salad has it all. Protein, fiber, antioxidants, and many more nutrients are found in this salad. It may be a low calorie and low-fat salad, but boy is it filling. It’s paleo and whole 30 approved with makes it a salad fit for almost any diet. A lot of these ingredients are in season now so be sure to swing by your local Fred Meyer store if you set out to make this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb. chicken breast
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 red bell peppers
• 16 oz baby bella mushrooms
• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika

Instructions:

1 . Cut the chicken breast into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook the chicken pieces until fully cooked.

2 . Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.

3 . Sauté the garlic and sliced onion in the skillet over medium-high heat until the onion becomes translucent.

4 . Add the chopped red bell pepper and sauté for about 4 minutes.

5 . Cut the mushrooms into quarters and statue in the skillet for 3 minutes.

6 . Add the cauliflower florets and sauté for 3 minutes. Then add the broccoli florets and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

7 . Lastly, add the cooked chicken back in, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss just to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.