California Citrus Salad With Chicken Recipe
Make California Citrus Salad With Chicken Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Grill the chicken breasts over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the salad greens, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the avocado.
- 3
Segment the Citrus
Carefully peel the grapefruit and orange, removing all the white pith. Segment the fruits by cutting between the membranes to release the segments.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, grapefruit segments, orange segments, sliced avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
- 5
Add the Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken and lay it on top of the salad. Set aside while you prepare the dressing.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
