Description
This chicken chopped salad is crisp, colorful, and full of flavor with juicy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a light lemon vinaigrette. It is a quick and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ avocado, diced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, avocado, and feta.
- Add the sliced chicken and drizzle with the dressing.
- Toss well to coat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feta cheese is optional for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American