Description
Grilled Chicken & Avocado Power Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that marries the tender juiciness of grilled chicken with the creamy richness of avocado. This vibrant salad features a medley of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy garlic croutons, creating a delightful array of textures and flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this salad is not only satisfying but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a wholesome meal that fuels your body with protein and healthy fats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
- 56 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar (for dressing)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken: Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning (or paprika), salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for about 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Let it rest before slicing.
- Prepare the salad: In a mixing bowl, layer arugula (or mixed greens), cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and croutons. Top with sliced avocado and grilled chicken.
- Dress & serve: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar) if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 704mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg