Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
A grilled chicken salad — a fresh, protein-packed salad featuring grilled chicken slices, avocado, lettuce, and tomatoes.It’s a classic combination that can be customized with a variety of dressings (like balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, or a light lemon dressing) and extra toppings such as cheese, nuts, or croutons.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 2 heads fresh lettuce large, (romaine or mixed greens), washed and torn
- 2 ripe avocados peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges (or use cherry tomatoes, halved)
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced (optional)
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or more to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a grill pan (or outdoor grill) over medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add the lettuce, tomato wedges, avocado slices, and red onion.
- Drizzle about half of the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Arrange the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with the remaining dressing just before serving.
- Serve immediately — great with a slice of rustic bread or on its own for a light, healthy meal.
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Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 23g (8%)Protein: 29g (58%)Fat: 36g (55%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mg (24%)Sodium: 183mg (8%)Potassium: 1469mg (42%)Fiber: 11g (46%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 2047IU (41%)Vitamin C: 31mg (38%)Calcium: 78mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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