Description
A delightful Grilled Chicken Salad that combines smoky grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy balsamic dressing, perfect for a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and serve.
Notes
For a lighter flavor, use low-sodium broth for your grill marinade. Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg