Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Garden Salad with Fresh Chopped Chicken Breast
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and grate the carrot.
- 4
Mix the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrot.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the olive oil, salt, and black pepper over the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Final Assembly
- 7
Combine Chicken and Salad
Add the grilled and chopped chicken to the salad mixture. Toss everything together until well mixed.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately on plates or in bowls. Enjoy your grilled chicken salad!
