Low Fat Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Low Fat Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken—a vibrant medley of freshness and flavor that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring succulent grilled chicken breast seasoned with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this recipe pairs high-protein goodness with a refreshing mix of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion. A light and zesty balsamic dressing, accented with Dijon mustard and honey, ties the dish together beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, this nutritious salad provides a guilt-free meal that's as satisfying as it is nourishing. Ideal for anyone seeking a low-fat, high-flavor option, it's a wholesome way to enjoy the taste of garden-fresh ingredients and smoky grilled chicken in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Rub each piece with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts on the grill.
Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and grill marks are present.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad. Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad as well.
In a small mixing bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until all the ingredients are coated.
Place the sliced grilled chicken over the salad, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2170 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1958 mg | 42% | |
*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.
