Description
A simple and healthy grilled chicken salad with creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken and avocado.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Add extra vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers if desired.
- For extra flavor, season the chicken with garlic powder or paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, easy chicken recipe