Chicken Asparagus Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Chicken Asparagus Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp ingredients and bold flavors. Tender, juicy grilled chicken breasts crown a bed of baby spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and perfectly blanched asparagus spears. This wholesome salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing made from lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, tying all the flavors together in every bite. Topped with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious, offering a perfect balance of protein, greens, and healthy fats. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or a refreshing lunch. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving it fresh, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser with its incredible taste and vibrant presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 pound Asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 piece Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Grill or cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
While the chicken cooks, snap the woody ends off the asparagus and blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, blanched asparagus, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.
Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Asparagus Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 4086 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 142.9 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3614 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
