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Easy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

A fresh and flavorful salad made with grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, avocado, and a homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • For the Salad
  • 1 romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1/4 red cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 cup sweet corn
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 boiled eggs optional
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds optional
  • For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Grill pan For grilling the chicken
  • 1 Knife For slicing vegetables and chicken
  • 1 Cutting board For preparing ingredients
  • 1 Salad bowl For mixing and serving the salad

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken until golden and fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
  3. Prepare the salad vegetables by washing and chopping the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, and other toppings.
  4. Arrange the greens and vegetables in a salad bowl, then add the grilled chicken slices on top.
  5. Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve fresh.

Notes

For the best results, serve this grilled chicken salad fresh. Keep the dressing separate if preparing ahead to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables.