Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad combining grilled chicken with a tangy honey-lime dressing and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Combine mixed greens, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.
- Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle any remaining dressing over the salad and serve.
Notes
Consider using boneless chicken thighs for a juicier option. Adjust the dressing to your taste by adding jalapeños for heat or agave nectar for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg