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Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad

A refreshing and wholesome salad combining smoky grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces grilled chicken breasts Grilled until fully cooked.
  • 1 piece ripe avocado, diced Choose a ripe avocado for best flavor.
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine) Can be a mix of your preferred greens.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 piece red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Optional; can be substituted or omitted.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then allow to cool and slice into strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Add the grilled chicken strips on top of the salad.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep the dressing separate until serving to prevent wilting. Avocado may brown; squeeze lemon juice on it before storing.