Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is a delightful mix of tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and zesty lime juice, all piled on a bed of crisp mixed greens. It’s a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro. Top with sliced grilled chicken.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the salad with lime juice before serving.
Notes
- You can swap feta with goat cheese or omit it for a dairy-free option.
- For a heartier meal, add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
