Chicken Salad Recipe
Grilled chicken with lettuce, pico, guacamole, & sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Salad Base
Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Grilling the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 2
Making Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 3
Assembling the Salad
- 4
Creating the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce as the base.
- 5
Adding Chicken and Toppings
Slice the grilled chicken and place it evenly over the romaine lettuce. Top with pico de gallo and spoonfuls of guacamole.
- 6
Finishing Touch
Dollop sour cream over the top of the salad as desired. Serve immediately.