Chicken and Crisp Apple Slaw Bowl
A quick, refreshing slaw bowl combining tender pulled chicken, crisp green apple, shredded red cabbage, and carrot tossed in a light lemon-mayo dressing. Designed for two, it comes together in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Keep shredded cabbage and pre-cooked pulled chicken in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick assembly.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together light mayonnaise
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Whisk together light mayonnaise
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Core and thinly slice the green apple…
Core and thinly slice the green apple into matchsticks.
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Add the shredded red cabbage
Add the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, and apple matchsticks into the bowl with the dressing.
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Toss the salad ingredients thoroughly using tongs…
Toss the salad ingredients thoroughly using tongs or two forks until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
Look for: everything is evenly coated in the dressing
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Warm the pulled chicken breast briefly in…
Warm the pulled chicken breast briefly in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds if preferred warm, or leave cold.
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Divide the dressed apple slaw evenly between…
Divide the dressed apple slaw evenly between two serving bowls.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top each bowl with half of the…
Top each bowl with half of the pulled chicken breast and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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