Description
Fresh and easy grilled chicken salads packed with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful dressings. Perfect for healthy lunches, meal prep, and quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grilled chicken breast (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds (almonds or sunflower seeds)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or vinaigrette
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with olive oil, salt, and spices, then grill for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
2. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
3. Wash and dry mixed greens, then place in a large bowl.
4. Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
5. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
6. Place sliced chicken over salad while slightly warm.
7. Add avocado, feta cheese, and nuts or seeds.
8. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
9. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add dressing just before serving to keep salad fresh.
- Use different dressings for variety.
- Store ingredients separately for meal prep.
- Slice avocado fresh to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg