Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Grilled Chicken
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Vegetables
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 2
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Grilling Chicken
- 3
Marinate Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Grill Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Making Dressing
- 5
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling Salad
- 6
Combine Salad and Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it to the bowl with the salad base. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately while the chicken is warm. Enjoy your grilled chicken salad!
