Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad that’s both delicious and nutritious. Tender, charred chicken breasts are paired with creamy avocado, crisp greens, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing for a flavor-packed and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 avocados, sliced
– 8 cups mixed greens
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. – Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. – Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. – Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. – Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into strips.
5. – In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
6. – In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
7. – Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
8. – Top the salad with the grilled chicken strips and serve immediately.
Notes
For a heartier meal, serve the salad with a side of whole-grain bread or a glass of chilled white wine. To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-cooked grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American