Description
Summer’s perfect Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl delivers fresh Mediterranean flavors in one refreshing dish. Crisp greens, tender chicken, and creamy avocado combine with zesty lime dressing, offering a light yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 chicken breast, grilled and sliced
Vegetables and Greens:
- 2 cups romaine or mixed greens
- 0.5 avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 0.5 cup cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 cup grilled corn
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 avocado
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring an even coating for maximum flavor absorption.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat around 400°F and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to retain moisture, then slice into thin, even strips.
- Create creamy dressing by blending ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until silky smooth.
- Layer crisp romaine or mixed greens as the salad base, creating a vibrant foundation for the remaining ingredients.
- Distribute fresh diced avocado, juicy chopped tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and grilled corn kernels across the greens.
- Strategically arrange sliced grilled chicken on top of the vegetable medley for an appealing presentation.
- Generously drizzle the creamy avocado dressing over the entire salad, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle chili flakes for an extra kick of heat and complexity.
- Gently toss all components together, allowing flavors to meld and dressing to coat evenly before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken beforehand in citrus or herb-infused olive oil to enhance tenderness and flavor depth.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally without overcooking, maintaining juicy texture.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for vegan or lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Customize salad with additional protein sources such as quinoa, tofu, or beans for more substantial meal options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg