Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Salad Ingredients
Dressing
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken
Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Chicken
After resting, slice the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
Salad Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce as the base. Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Quarter the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 6
Add Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the salad. Cut into cubes and gently mix.
Dressing Preparation
- 7
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine Chicken and Salad
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- 9
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.