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If you're watching your carbs, salads are usually a big part of your nutrition plan. But salads don't have to be boring or bland! Try this unique recipe and learn how to make your salad special.
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Ingredients ![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2015/nutrition_icon.png)
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Ingredients for salad
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/pear.jpg)
Bartlett pear, sliced 1/2 pear
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Almonds, sliced 1 tbsp
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/parmessan-cheese.jpg)
Parmesan cheese, shaved 1 tbsp
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/olive-oil.jpg)
Olive oil 1-1/2 tbsp
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/balsamic-vinegar.jpg)
Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/salt.jpg)
Salt and pepper 1 pinch
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/spinach.jpg)
Baby spinach 4 large handfuls
Ingredients for chicken
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Chicken breasts, thinly cut 2
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Chili powder 1/2 tsp
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/cayenne-pepper.jpg)
Cayenne pepper 1 pinch
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/salt.jpg)
Salt and pepper 1 pinch
![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/food/olive-oil.jpg)
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Directions![](https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2015/nutrition_icon.png)
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Directions for salad
- In bottom of large salad bowl, add oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Pile spinach on top and add pear slices and almonds.
- Toss when ready to serve.
Directions for chicken
- Preheat nonstick grill pan over medium heat.
- Mix all spices together and sprinkle over both side of chicken.
- Drizzle oil over chicken and add to pan.
- Cook 7-9 min on each side until done.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 breasts
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Serving size: 2 breasts
Recipe yields: 1 serving
Amount per serving
Calories 655
Fat42.2 g
Carbs20.7 g
Protein70 g