Description
This Grilled Chicken Salad is a fresh and healthy meal featuring tender grilled chicken breasts atop a bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and creamy avocado. Drizzled with your favorite vinaigrette, it’s a perfect light yet satisfying dish ideal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or shredded cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
- Your favorite vinaigrette or dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to properly sear the chicken.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, then season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper for a flavorful crust.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl or on a platter, arrange the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado in an attractive manner.
- Slice the Chicken: After resting, slice the grilled chicken breasts into strips and place them over the arranged salad. Sprinkle with crumbled feta or shredded cheese if desired.
- Add Dressing and Serve: Drizzle your favorite vinaigrette over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Try balsamic vinaigrette, lemon herb dressing, or honey mustard for delicious flavor combinations.
- For meal prep, grill extra chicken and store it separately to quickly assemble salads throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
