Chicken Avocado Salad makes a great meal for one or as a side to share. A bed of greens is topped with delicious marinated, grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, avocados, and honey dijon dressing for a salad everyone will want to dig into
Ingredients
▢2 boneless skinless chicken breasts - pounded to even 1/2-inch thickness
▢chicken marinade - see below
▢4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
▢1 avocado sliced
▢3 strips of bacon - cooked til crisp and chopped
▢⅓ cup cheese
▢⅓ cup cherry tomatoes - halved
▢honey dijon dressing
Chicken Marinade
▢6 tablespoons olive oil
▢2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
▢juice of 2 limes
▢2 teaspoons minced garlic
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢¼ teaspoon pepper
▢2 teaspoons sugar
▢2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients until smooth, add chicken and toss to coat. Cover tightly and chill for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Using tongs, transfer chicken to a greased grill or grill pan (you can also do this in a stovetop skillet. discard excess marinade) and cook on each side for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when you slice into the thickest part of the chicken. Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips or chopping into 1/2-inch pieces.
To assemble salads, arrange lettuce on the bottom, then top with chicken, tomatoes, cheese, avocados, and dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
This is a great meal prep option! Feel free to use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
Nutrition
Calories: 746 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 34 g, Fat: 65 g, Saturated Fat: 15 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 114 mg, Sodium: 1115 mg, Potassium: 591 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 361 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 157 mg, Iron: 1 mg