Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a delightful and nutritious main course salad that combines tender grilled chicken with creamy avocado and a variety of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a perfect meal for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 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
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl or individual bowls, arrange the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
- Add Chicken and Dressing: Top with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap in grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- For meal prep, store ingredients separately and assemble just before eating to keep everything fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
