Magnificent mood-boosting salad

The foods in this recipe are high in magnesium, zinc, and omega-3. These minerals and fatty acids will do wonders for your mood. Diet can have a big impact on how you feel. Fruit and veggies will go a long way to make you feel your happiest.

Ingredients (2 persons)

Salad

• One half of an avocado
• 200 grams of skinless chicken breast
• 4 cups of spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 tomatoes
• One half of a cucumber
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained
• 1 handful of chopped walnuts
• 1 red bell pepper

Dressing

• One half of an avocado
• ½ cup of cilantro
• ¼ cup of plain greek yogurt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlic

Preparations

1. For the dressing, add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. For the salad, place a pan over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Cook the chicken breast on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
3. Cut the other ingredients into small pieces and add to a bowl. Add the chicken to the salad and drizzle the dressing on top.
4. To make an Insta-worthy salad, place all the ingredients neatly in your prettiest bowl, take a picture (or ten), upload to Instagram with #nurturition. And last but definitely not least; enjoy your salad!

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