Description
A nutritious and delicious salad featuring grilled chicken and a creamy avocado dressing, perfect for health-conscious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (free-range recommended)
- 8 cups mixed greens (romaine or spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or grilled)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or cotija/goat cheese)
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (or almonds/walnuts)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water to adjust consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Create the avocado dressing: Blend avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil until smooth.
- Prepare the salad base: Mix greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and corn in a large bowl.
- Slice the rested chicken against the grain into strips.
- Assemble the salad: Toss salad base with dressing, then add chicken, feta, and pumpkin seeds on top.
Notes
Customize the recipe by substituting ingredients based on preferences or dietary restrictions. Serve with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, avocado dressing, healthy salad, protein-packed meals, fresh vegetables