Description
Grilled Chicken Salad is a delightful and healthy dish that combines tender grilled chicken with a colorful array of fresh vegetables. This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also bursting with nutrients, making it ideal for a light lunch or hearty dinner. The creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty lemon vinaigrette create a flavor profile that will satisfy your taste buds while keeping you feeling energized. Plus, it’s easily customizable; feel free to add your favorite proteins or vegetables for a personal touch. Perfect for meal prepping, this salad can be enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil (for grilling)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let it rest before slicing.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the lemon vinaigrette by whisking together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced avocado, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese if using.
- Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg