
American Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A fresh mix of grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and tangy dressing, all on a bed of crisp greens.
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Ingredients
- 500 gchicken breast(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 gmixed greens(fresh lettuce mix)
- 1red onion(thinly sliced)
- 2tomato(diced)
- 1cucumber(sliced)
- 100 gcroutons(store-bought or homemade)
- 150 mldressing(store-bought or homemade)
- 100 gfeta cheese(crumbled (optional))
- 1 gkale(chopped)
- 2garlic(minced)
- 50 mlolive oil(for grilling)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Tip: Make sure to flip the chicken frequently to avoid burning.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add the chopped kale, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine.
Tip: Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
- 4
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken into thin strips.
- 5
To assemble the salad, place a portion of the mixed greens on a plate or bowl. Top with the grilled chicken, croutons, and a drizzle of the dressing.
Tip: Start with a light hand when adding the dressing, as you can always add more.
- 6
Sprinkle the chopped red onion and sliced cucumber over the top of the salad.
Tip: Use a gentle touch when adding the onions and cucumber to avoid bruising the greens.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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