Grilled Chicken Salad

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Category: Lunch

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts (juicy and grill-ready)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for that golden touch)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (a little smoky love)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups mixed greens (your fave—spinach, arugula, whatever!)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved—little bursts of flavor)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced—crisp and cool)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced—adds a bite)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled—salty goodness)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 30g

Instructions

  1. Let’s make a salad that’s anything but boring! Fire up your grill (or a grill pan) to medium-high—about 400°F (200°C). Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper—get ‘em seasoned and ready!
  2. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side—until it’s golden and hits 165°F (74°C) inside. You’ll hear that sizzle and smell that smoky goodness—oh yeah, it’s happening!
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes—keeps it juicy! Then slice it into strips—nice and thin so every bite’s perfect.
  4. While the chicken’s grilling, toss the mixed greens into a big bowl—spread ‘em out like a green canvas! Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and crumbled feta—look at all that color popping!
  5. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the veggies—just a little shine! Then pour on the balsamic vinaigrette—give it a good toss so everything’s coated and happy.
  6. Lay those grilled chicken slices right on top—arrange ‘em pretty or just pile ‘em on, your style! Give it one last sprinkle of salt and pepper if it’s calling for it.
  7. Serve it up fresh—perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you need something light but filling. Grab a fork and dive in—this is crisp, smoky, and oh-so-satisfying!