Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing come together with fresh veggies for a satisfying and flavorful salad bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- lemon or lime wedges (for serving)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season and Grill Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Grill for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad Bowls: In large bowls, layer greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, and grilled chicken. Top with feta, herbs, and dressing.
- Serve: Drizzle with dressing and serve with lemon or lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap feta for goat cheese or omit for dairy-free version.
- Add quinoa or brown rice for a heartier meal.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
