Chicken and Avocado Salad
A healthy, protein-packed salad featuring grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light meal, keto diet, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill or cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice into strips.
- Prepare vegetables: slice avocados, halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber and onion.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Top with chicken slices.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey for the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate the ingredients separately for later use.
Notes
Notes:
- Store the dressing separately to keep the salad fresh if preparing in advance.
- Customize with extra toppings like nuts, seeds, or cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Add cilantro and lime for a Mexican twist.