South Beach Style Warm Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner game with this vibrant and protein-packed South Beach Style Warm Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and served warm atop a crisp bed of romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado. A zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic, ties everything together with a tangy, flavorful punch. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this quick and easy 30-minute recipe offers a low-carb, nutrient-rich meal that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Perfect for anyone following a South Beach-inspired diet or simply looking for a refreshing and hearty salad option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 piece garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to form the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Prepare the salad base by arranging the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and diced avocado on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Top the salad with the warm sliced chicken breast.
Drizzle the lemon dressing evenly over the salad and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.3 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 1616 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 119.9 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2822 mg | 60% | |
*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.
