Description

A light and satisfying salad featuring grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables for a balanced high protein meal perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

4 cups mixed greens

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 large ripe avocado sliced

1 small cucumber sliced

1/4 small red onion thinly sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese optional

3 tablespoons honey mustard dressing

Instructions

1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat the chicken.

2. Let the chicken marinate for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.

3. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.

4. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

5. Wash and prepare the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.

6. Arrange the greens in bowls and top with chicken slices and prepared vegetables.

7. Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad if using.

8. Drizzle honey mustard dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: salad
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 400
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 8
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 75

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