Description
Transform your husband’s salad aversion with this mouthwatering grilled chicken salad that bursts with flavor and freshness! Featuring tender grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With its hearty ingredients and appealing presentation, this salad might just change his mind about greens forever!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 grilled chicken breasts (about 12 oz total)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced thinly)
- ½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; grill for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 2. While the chicken cooks, chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces and prepare the veggies: halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4. In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens as the base. Top with chopped veggies and sliced grilled chicken.
- 5. Drizzle dressing generously over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg