Description
A light and refreshing salad perfect for hot summer days, featuring grilled chicken, mixed greens, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing summer dinner!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: summer salad, grilled chicken salad, light dinner, healthy dinner, summer recipes, easy salads