Yummy Summer Chicken Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the Yummy Summer Chicken Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that combines hearty protein, crisp veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing for a balanced and satisfying meal. Perfectly seared chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper are paired with vibrant mixed greens, juicy red grapes, creamy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a medley of textures and tastes. The star of the salad is its creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard for an irresistible tang. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for light lunches or summer gatherings, this colorful salad makes eating healthy both delicious and effortless. Keywords: summer chicken salad, healthy chicken salad recipe, fresh summer salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Almonds, slivered and toasted
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken cools, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red grapes, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and toasted almonds.
Dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss them into the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Yummy Summer Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.3 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2932 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 131.4 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3307 mg | 70% | |
*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.
