Description
A delightful chicken salad that combines tender chicken, vibrant greens, and a zesty lemon garlic vinaigrette for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breast Slices
- 4 cups Mixed Greens
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Toasted Almonds
- 1/4 cup Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
- Basil or Parsley (optional)
- Crusty Bread or Pita for serving
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken breast slices with salt and pepper, then grill or sauté over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the greens by combining mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and toasted almonds in a large mixing bowl.
- Assemble the salad by slicing the cooked chicken and laying it over the salad base.
- Add the lemon garlic vinaigrette and toss gently with tongs.
- Finish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
Great as a make-ahead meal; just keep the dressing separate until serving. Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, summer salad, easy chicken recipe, gluten-free salad