Description
A vibrant and healthy grilled chicken and avocado salad bowl featuring tender grilled chicken breasts, fresh mixed greens, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and optional feta cheese, all enhanced with fresh herbs and a zesty lime juice dressing. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner, this salad combines protein and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly, ensuring they are well-coated for flavorful grilling.
- Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, indicating the chicken is fully cooked.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Then thinly slice the chicken for serving.
- Assemble Salad: In large or individual bowls, arrange the mixed greens as the base. Top with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and the grilled chicken slices.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle feta cheese over the top if using, add fresh cilantro or parsley, and squeeze lime juice over the entire salad just before serving to add brightness.
Notes
- Add your favorite dressing such as balsamic vinaigrette, honey mustard, or a cilantro-lime dressing for extra flavor.
- For added crunch, top the salad with toasted nuts or seeds like almonds or pumpkin seeds.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled corn or black beans for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
