Description
Grilled Chicken Salad & Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad features juicy grilled chicken paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy pecans. Topped off with a delicious homemade sweet onion dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors in every bite. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or at a summer picnic, this easy-to-make meal is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 8 cups mixed lettuce leaves
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill on medium-high heat.
- Season chicken fillets with sea salt, pepper, and oil; grill for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing thinly.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté garlic and onions in oil until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
- Blend sautéed garlic and onions with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, layer lettuce, grilled chicken, tomatoes, corn, eggs, pecans, and avocado.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving; toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the salad (about 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 180mg