Grilled Chicken Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing
This Grilled Chicken Salad with Sweet Onion Dressing is a fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 8 cups mixed lettuce leaves, packed
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen, organic preferred)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
For the Sweet Onion Dressing:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of ½ fresh lemon
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Rub the chicken with sea salt, black pepper, and a little oil.
- Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Transfer to a cutting board, cover, and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Prepare the Dressing:
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the garlic and onions for about 6 minutes, until softened and golden.
- Transfer to a blender along with the remaining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, layer the lettuce as the base.
- Arrange the sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, eggs, pecans, and avocado on top.
- Drizzle the sweet onion dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss to combine and enjoy!Tip: This salad pairs beautifully with a side of crusty whole-grain bread or quinoa for a heartier meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g
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