Description
Grilled Avocado Chicken Salad is a delightful, nutritious meal that perfectly marries the rich creaminess of avocado with juicy grilled chicken and vibrant veggies. Ideal for warm days, this salad is not only refreshing but also packed with protein and healthy fats. It’s quick to prepare and makes for an excellent option for family gatherings, picnics, or meal prep during busy weeks. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this salad to suit your taste preferences or what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 avocados (ripe, but firm)
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion (diced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut avocados into wedges and rub with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill avocado wedges for 2-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- Drizzle oil over chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat evenly.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F; let it rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, grilled avocado wedges, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with oil and lime juice; season if needed.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg