Refreshing Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp greens for a refreshing dish that shines at picnics and casual gat…
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by marinating them in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it is properly oiled.
- Grill the marinated chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad ingredients by chopping the vegetables and placing them in a large bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Add the sliced chicken to the bowl of salad ingredients, tossing to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.