Grilled Chicken Salad
A loaded grilled chicken salad — mixed greens, grilled chicken, vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette. Healthy, satisfying, and works for lunch or dinner. The chicken is the star; the vegetables provide freshness and crunch.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
6
Calories
330 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken750 g
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1 ½
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1 ½
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken750 g
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1.5
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1.5
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Pound 2 chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Season with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- 2
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until 165°F internal. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- 3
Make the vinaigrette: whisk ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of mixed greens (romaine, arugula, spinach), 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1 sliced cucumber, ½ thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup sliced bell pepper.
- 5
Add: ⅓ cup crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan, ¼ cup pitted olives, 2 tablespoons toasted nuts (pine nuts or sliced almonds).
- 6
Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently. Top with the sliced grilled chicken, fresh herbs (parsley, basil), and an extra drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pound the chicken thin. Cooks evenly in 8 minutes.
- 2.Rest the chicken. Slicing hot chicken releases the juice.
- 3.Don't over-dress the salad. Start with half the vinaigrette; add more if needed.
- 4.Toast the nuts. Raw nuts are bland; toasted are dramatically better.
🔬 Why It Works
Grilled chicken salads succeed when the chicken is properly seasoned and cooked (juicy, well-charred), the vegetables provide texture variety, and the vinaigrette is balanced. The combination provides complete protein, fiber, healthy fats, and brightness. The Mediterranean elements (feta, olives, herbs) elevate this above basic chicken salad.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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