Description
A refreshing and nutritious grilled chicken salad, perfect for a light meal or a healthy lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad by combining salad greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Add the sliced chicken to the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg