Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring spiced grilled chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables, elevated with a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through, then let it rest.
- Prepare the salad by tossing together mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and seasoning.
- Assemble the salad with sliced chicken on top and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time. This salad can be customized with different proteins or vegetables based on availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg