Description
A vibrant and healthy grilled chicken salad that evokes memories of family gatherings, featuring fresh greens, grilled chicken, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 pieces grilled chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash the mixed greens gently under cool water and spin them dry. Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Adding Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, grill until cooked through, then let rest before slicing.
- Dressing and Serving: Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then combine the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl. Toss, then add chicken, drizzle with dressing, and sprinkle with feta, tossing gently before serving.
Notes
Customize the salad with additional cherry tomatoes or nuts for extra texture and flavor. Serve with crusty bread or fruit salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg