Unique and Healthy Chicken Salad
Enjoy a unique twist on the classic chicken salad with this nutrient-packed recipe. Featuring grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, citrus segments, avocado, and toasted almonds, all topped with a light lemon vinaigrette, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Grill or grill pan
- Small bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed greens spinach, kale, arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 grapefruit segmented
- 1 orange segmented
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
- Gently toss in the grapefruit and orange segments, being careful not to break them apart.
- Add the avocado slices and toasted almonds to the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the grilled chicken slices to the salad.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the top.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture.