Description
A colorful and nutritious Grilled Chicken Salad that balances tenderness with crunch, making it a favorite for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.25 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-combined.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to 400°F (204°C).
- Grill the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle the toasted nuts over everything.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken for at least an hour. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg