Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables are combined with a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing for a satisfying salad bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken:
Salad:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and grilled chicken. Drizzle with dressing and top with feta and herbs.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with toasted nuts or seeds.
- To meal prep, store the dressing separately and slice avocado just before serving.
- Swap chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
