Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a vibrant, wholesome dish bursting with fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients! Perfectly seasoned and tender grilled chicken pairs beautifully with a medley of mixed greens, juicy strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. The salad is finished with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, balanced with the subtle sweetness of honey and Dijon mustard, adding a refreshing citrus kick. Toasted sliced almonds provide the perfect crunch for a delightful contrast in textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, this colorful, protein-packed salad is an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 piece avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into strips.
In a small bowl, prepare the lemon vinaigrette by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, avocado, and grilled chicken slices.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sliced almonds for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2297 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.6 g | ||
| Protein | 132.7 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3139 mg | 67% | |
*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.
