Summer Garden Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken: A Refreshing Delight!
A refreshing and nutritious summer salad featuring grilled chicken and a variety of fresh garden vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the vegetables and place them in a large bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Add the sliced chicken and feta cheese to the bowl of vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then pour over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or radishes for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add chickpeas for protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg