Easy and Delicious Grilled Chicken Salad
This Easy and Delicious Grilled Chicken Salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a light homemade lemon Dijon dressing. It's a healthy, protein-rich meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Wash and dry the lettuce and vegetables. Chop the lettuce and prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, bell pepper, corn, carrots, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Arrange the lettuce and mixed greens in a large serving bowl. Add the prepared vegetables evenly over the greens.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for even more flavor.
- Store the dressing separately until serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
- Swap feta for goat cheese, blue cheese, or shredded cheddar.
- Add bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or roasted chickpeas for extra protein.
- This salad is excellent for meal prep and stays fresh for several days when stored properly.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 35g
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 720mg
- Potassium: 980mg
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 7g
- Vitamin A: 5,800 IU
- Vitamin C: 48mg
- Calcium: 180mg
- Iron: 3mg