Fresh and Nutritious Chicken Salad Recipe
A light yet nutritious salad with grilled chicken, fresh greens, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Equipment
- Grill pan or outdoor grill
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 4 cups mixed greens lettuce, spinach, arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Let cool slightly and slice.2 chicken breasts, Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cucumber, 1/4 red onion
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, Salt and pepper to taste
- Add the grilled chicken slices to the salad, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately.1/4 cup feta cheese
Notes
For added crunch, toss in some croutons or toasted nuts.
Substitute grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Substitute grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
Calories: 1247kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 107gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 47gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 325mgSodium: 1217mgPotassium: 2635mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3113IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 5mg
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