Healthy Chicken Salad
Fresh and Nutritious Grilled Chicken Salad with Mixed Greens and Avocado
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted almonds, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently with dressing.
Top salad with sliced grilled chicken and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: Approx. 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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Fresh, light, and packed with protein—this Healthy Chicken Salad is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner!
Healthy Chicken Salad
Fresh and Nutritious Grilled Chicken Salad with Mixed Greens and Avocado
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted almonds, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently with dressing.
Top salad with sliced grilled chicken and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: Approx. 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
#healthysalad #chickensalad #grilledchicken #freshgreens #avocadosalad #lightmeals #healthyrecipes #lowcalorie #cleaneating #glutenfree #highprotein #saladrecipes #mealprepideas #fitnessfood #nutrition #easyrecipes #healthylunch #wholefoods #healthychoices #summermeals
Fresh, light, and packed with protein—this Healthy Chicken Salad is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner!
