Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad

🥗 Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad

Ingredients (2 servings)

For the Salad:

• 2 grilled chicken breasts (sliced)
• 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
• 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ cucumber (sliced)
• ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds or chopped almonds (optional for crunch)

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove (minced)

Instructions

1. Grill the Chicken:
   Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a bit of olive oil. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   In a large bowl or two plates, layer mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado slices, cheese (if using), and seeds/nuts.
3. Make the Dressing:
   Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
4. Combine:
   Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to coat or serve with dressing on the side.

Would you like a version of this salad that’s vegetarian, low-carb, or meal-prep friendly?