Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken and vinaigrette.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Salad Base
Grilled Chicken
Vinaigrette
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Chicken
After resting, slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
Prepare the Salad
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- 5
Add Chicken
Once the chicken is sliced, add it to the salad bowl with the chopped vegetables.
Prepare the Vinaigrette
- 6
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve
- 8
Plate the Salad
Serve the salad immediately on individual plates or in a large serving bowl.