Description
Grilled Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together juicy grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. This salad is not only light and refreshing but also filling, making it ideal for picnics or casual dinners. With its colorful presentation and customizable ingredients, this recipe will have your taste buds dancing while evoking memories of summer gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your choice of spices.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, chop the mixed greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips or cubes. In a large bowl combine all veggies and grilled chicken pieces. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg