Tuscan Chicken Prosciutto and Fig Salad Bowl
A crisp arugula salad layered with rotisserie chicken, crisp prosciutto, cucumbers, and sliced figs. Served alongside creamy hummus for a rich, satisfying high-protein dinner ready in minutes.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Helen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Next: Lay a generous bed of arugula (about…
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Lay a generous bed of arugula (about…
Lay a generous bed of arugula (about 2 cups) into a large serving bowl.
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Slice 0.5 pcs cucumber into half-moons and finely thin-slice 0.25 pcs red onion. Scatter both over the arugula.
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Tear 30g prosciutto into bite-sized strips and…
Tear 30g prosciutto into bite-sized strips and chop or shred 120g rotisserie chicken breast.
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Cut 2 pcs fresh fig into quarters
Cut 2 pcs fresh fig into quarters.
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Arrange the chicken
Arrange the chicken, prosciutto strips, and fresh fig quarters neatly on top of the salad.
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Dollop 3 tbsp hummus on the side…
Dollop 3 tbsp hummus on the side as a rich, creamy dip or dressing.
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Toss gently just before eating
Toss gently just before eating, or dip ingredients directly into the hummus for a fast, flavorful meal.
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