Description
A delicious and nutritious grilled chicken and avocado salad bowl, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 oz each)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or pepitas
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium-high for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Assemble the salad with mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and feta.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure to select ripe avocados and avoid overcooking the chicken for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, avocado salad, healthy meal, quick dinner, meal prep