Grilled chicken salad with fresh, vibrant veggies.

This Grilled Chicken Salad is a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are grilled to perfection and sliced over a bed of fresh greens, such as romaine, spinach, or mixed greens. Add a variety of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and avocado for texture and flavor. Top the salad with a light vinaigrette, balsamic dressing, or a lemon-olive oil mix for a refreshing finish. You can also sprinkle in nuts, seeds, or crumbled feta for extra crunch and taste. Serve with crusty bread or a side of quinoa for a complete, balanced meal.

Ingredients

• 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 5 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced, or diced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, sliced or diced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup broccoli and or cauliflower diced (optional)
• 1 avocado, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 hard boiled eggs, sliced (optional)
• 3-4 strips of bacon, crumbled (optional)
• ¼ cup feta or goat cheese (optional)

Salad Dressing

You can use any salad dressing you are fond of.

Here is a basic one for everyday use:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Season the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, vegetables.
4. Dress the salad: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with cheese if desired. Toss gently if desired and serve. (if using recipe salad dressing)
5. Add chicken, egg, bacon and avocado: Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken, egg (if using), bacon (if using), and avocado.