Grilled chicken salad is a light and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any time of year. It’s a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken, or you can easily grill some up specifically for this salad. The possibilities for toppings and dressings are endless, so you can customize it to your liking.
INGREDIENTS
Grilled Chicken:
- 1 to 1 ¼ lb boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Salad:
- 1 head of romaine lettuce
- ½ cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2-4 tbsp chopped red onion
- ½ cup grilled corn
- Roasted sweet potatoes (or sweet potato croutons, optional)
- 1 avocado
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Honey mustard dressing
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the salad dressing and other ingredients.
- After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off any excess, and discard the remaining marinade. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is no longer pink.
- To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in two bowls. Top with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, grilled corn, roasted sweet potatoes (or croutons), avocado, and sliced chicken breast. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and serve!
NOTES
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Feel free to make sweet potato croutons as an alternative if preferred.
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 756 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 50g
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 122mg
- Sodium: 1315mg
- Potassium: 939mg
- Fiber: 13g
- Sugar: 15g
