Description
A vibrant, flavor-packed salad featuring grilled cilantro-lime marinated chicken over a bed of fresh greens, avocado, tomatoes, corn, and feta.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: 2 large, trimmed and slightly pounded
- Fresh Cilantro: 1 cup, finely chopped
- Lime Juice: 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Mixed Salad Greens: 6 cups
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Avocado: 1, sliced
- Corn Kernels: 1/2 cup, grilled or thawed frozen
- Feta Cheese: 1/4 cup, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Clean and oil grill. Preheat grill pan if using.
- Assemble the Dish: Prepare salad greens and toppings while chicken marinates or cooks.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Finishing Touches: Toss greens lightly with dressing, layer toppings, and add chicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: Top with feta and extra cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Dress salad just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Toast corn for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cilantro lime chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, summer salad, healthy chicken salad, easy grilled salad