Chopped Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and wholesome Chopped Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of fresh, crisp vegetables and tender grilled chicken. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is both satisfying and bursting with flavor. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, adds a delightful zest that ties everything together. Quick to prep and ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed salad is ideal for busy weeknights or a light, refreshing lunch. Whether you're serving it as a main dish or a side, this easy chopped chicken salad is guaranteed to impress with its medley of textures and bold, delicious flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 Garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken cools, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add the lettuce to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado. Add all chopped vegetables to the salad bowl.
Cut the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl along with the crumbled feta cheese.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic clove, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh chopped chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.4 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3968 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.3 g | ||
| Protein | 143.3 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 990 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 5189 mg | 110% | |
*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.
