Grilled chicken salad is a delicious and nutritious meal combining marinated chicken with salad greens and colorful vegetables. It’s made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Leafy greens like spinach, romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and avocado are added. Crumbled feta cheese or almonds can be added for extra flavor. This healthy meal is perfect for those seeking satisfying meals.

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Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 cups lettuce mix (including spinach, arugula, and romaine)

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 cucumber (sliced)

½ red onion (thinly sliced)

1 avocado (sliced)

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings: Sliced Almonds or Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl add two tablespoons of olive oil, two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and some salt and pepper.

Allow the chicken breasts to fully coat in the marinade.

For best flavor, marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge or up to 4 hours.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill on medium- high heat.

Grill the Chicken

Remove from marinade discarding any excess marinade left behind.

Cook the chicken breasts on each side for roughly 6-8 minutes until they are no longer raw in the middle and cooked thoroughly through.

Let chicken stand for a few minutes before slicing it after removing from grill.

Assemble the Salad

Combine mixed salad greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado in a large bowl.

Put sliced grilled chicken on top of salad mixture provided above.

Optionally, feta cheese can be sprinkled over them as well as any other topping you would like to use should be added .

Dress the Salad

Take another small bowl; whisk together remaining olive oil,balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper into dressing form.

Pour dressing onto salad then toss gently so that it coats all ingredients evenly but lightly not too much such that they become wet or soaked in this case since salads should remain crispy as possible .

Serve

Separate grilled chicken salad among serving dishes.

Serve immediately!

Benefits of Grilled Chicken Salad in Keeping Fit

Lean Protein: Grilled chicken is a good source of lean protein which aids in the development and repair of muscle tissues. This makes you feel full for longer, hence reducing cravings and total calorie intake.

Low Calories: Salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions are low in calories but high in fibre which helps to improve digestion, filling up without adding on extra calories.

Rich in Nutrients: Spinach, arugula and avocados used as salad ingredients contain vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants required for good health.

Healthy Fats: Avocado and olive oil that this salad contains helps in absorbing fat-soluble Vitamins available in vegetables as well as contribute to a healthy heart.

Hydration: Cucumbers and tomatoes have high water content thus aid in hydration which is essential for metabolism and overall health.

Balanced Meal: Grilled chicken salad offers a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals making it a satisfying meal choice that can be indulged by those who want to maintain or improve their fitness level.