Description
A fresh and healthy grilled chicken salad packed with protein and vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Top with grilled chicken and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor.
- Add avocado for creaminess.
- Swap feta with goat cheese if preferred.
- Use lemon juice instead of balsamic for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken salad, healthy salad, easy lunch, high protein salad