Australian-Style Light Chicken & Chickpea Salad
it's a weekday lunch in Melbourne. Sunlight streams through the office windows as you unpack your prepped ingredients. Last night, the Geedel Vegetable Chopper made prep a breeze – its rotating blade perfectly transformed crisp cucumbers and carrots into uniform 0.2cm strips in just 4 turns, saving you precious time. Now, simply assemble and toss with a pre-made dressing for a light, satisfying meal.
Ingredients (Serves 1)
80g cooked chicken breast
50g canned chickpeas, drained
1/2 cucumber, peeled
1/4 carrot, peeled
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
30g lettuce, torn into pieces
20g Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
A pinch of cracked black pepper
Instructions
1.Create Veggie Strips:
Cut cucumber and carrot into 3cm chunks. Place them into the Geedel vegetable chopper container and turn the handle clockwise 4 times each. This creates even, 0.2cm strips that retain their crispness and moisture – the key to this salad's refreshing texture.
2.Crisp the Lettuce:
After washing and tearing the lettuce, place it into the salad spinner attachment. Spin for 15 seconds to remove all surface moisture. Dry lettuce stays perky and holds the dressing better, ensuring every bite is crisp.
3.Shred the Chicken:
Take the pre-cooked, slightly cooled chicken breast, cut it into 3cm wide strips, and place them into the hand chopper. Gently turn the handle 2 times to shred the chicken evenly – much easier than hand-shredding, with consistent results that blend perfectly with the vegetable strips.
4.Dress & Assemble:
Switch to the mixing paddle attachment to blend the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper into a simple dressing. Layer the lettuce, chickpeas, shredded chicken, vegetable strips, and cherry tomatoes in your lunch box. Drizzle with the dressing just before eating – it's light, non-greasy, and won't leave you feeling sluggish in the afternoon.
Conclusion
This light salad perfectly fits the Australian desire for a 'low-effort, light lunch.' The secret lies in the crisp texture preserved by the Geedel vegetable chopper, ensuring your salad stays fresh and satisfying, never soggy.
