Jul 13 2026
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Grilled Chicken Tender Salad Recipe

Inspired by Applebee's Grill + Bar
Time45m
Serves4

Salad topped with grilled chicken tenders.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Grilled Chicken

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Additional Salad Ingredients

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber and red onion thinly, and dice the avocado. Add all these ingredients to the bowl with the lettuce.

Grilling Chicken

  1. 3

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken tenders and coat them evenly. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken tenders for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 6

    Combine Everything

    Slice the grilled chicken tenders and place them on top of the prepared salad base. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh, healthy meal.

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