Description
Enjoy this fresh and satisfying Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad, a perfect recipe for a healthy lunch. It is quick to make and packed with flavor, just like the simple, loving meals from our family kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 ripe avocados, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- For the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, honey, and cumin in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped avocado, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Slice the rested chicken and add it to the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat everything.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken ahead of time for even faster assembly.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can pan-sear the chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 400
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: To be calculated based on specific oil amounts
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 85mg