Description
Grilled Chicken Salad & Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that balances flavor with health in every bite. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad showcases juicy grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, all brought together by a tangy homemade sweet onion dressing. It’s quick to prepare—ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings—and can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients. Impress your guests with this delightful meal that checks all the boxes for both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 8 cups mixed lettuce leaves
- 1 cup organic corn kernels
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small sweet onion
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of half a lemon
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Rub chicken fillets with salt, pepper, and oil, then grill for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onions until golden brown (about 6 minutes). Blend with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth; refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed lettuce, sliced chicken, corn, tomatoes, chopped eggs, pecans, and diced avocado.
- Drizzle with sweet onion dressing just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg