Description
A light, refreshing salad featuring charred chicken, creamy avocados, and a vibrant mix of fresh greens and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until the chicken is fully cooked and has beautiful grill marks.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour this dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Top the salad with your sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Store any uneaten salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, adding avocados fresh to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, avocado, healthy, quick meal