Description
A vibrant and refreshing Grilled Chicken Salad featuring smoky chicken, crisp greens, and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken breasts for about 6–7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, layer in your salad greens.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, diced avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips and place them atop the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with the dressing, then gently toss everything together.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant salad!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Marinate the chicken overnight and keep prepped salad ingredients stored separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, healthy salad, summer recipe, gluten-free salad