Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing come together to create a satisfying salad bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange salad greens in bowls and top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds if using. Add sliced grilled chicken on top and drizzle with dressing before serving.
Notes
- You can meal prep the chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the dressing for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
