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chicken salad recipe

Grilled Chicken Salad

A healthy and refreshing grilled chicken salad with crisp vegetables, crunchy croutons, and a zesty lemon dressing — perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 4 cups mixed lettuce washed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup croutons for crunch
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and croutons.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl, drizzle the dressing on top, and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while the chicken is warm.

Notes

Try adding avocado slices, boiled eggs, or roasted nuts for extra texture and nutrition. This salad also works great with a creamy yogurt-based dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword chicken salad, Grilled, healthy
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