Grilled Chicken Salad
A healthy and flavorful salad featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crunchy croutons — perfect for lunch or dinner!
Equipment
- Grill Pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/2 cup croutons garlic or plain
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and croutons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt to make the dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
For variety, try adding shredded parmesan cheese or avocado slices. This salad can also be made with leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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