Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing come together with fresh greens and veggies for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, or arugula)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, arrange mixed greens, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cheese if using. Top with grilled chicken slices.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Serve: Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add cooked quinoa or brown rice to make it heartier.
- Swap feta for shredded cheddar or skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Store dressing separately if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
