Description
This Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad Bowl is the perfect protein-packed meal for a fresh and healthy lunch or dinner. Packed with grilled chicken, crisp greens, and a creamy avocado dressing, it’s a satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
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2 cups romaine or mixed greens
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½ avocado, diced
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
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½ cup cucumber, sliced
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½ cup grilled corn
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp sea salt
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
For the Avocado Dressing:
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½ avocado
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¼ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Instructions
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Grill the Chicken:
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Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Grill for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
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Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
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Prepare the Dressing:
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In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Bowl:
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Place the romaine or mixed greens in a bowl.
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Add diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, cucumber slices, and grilled corn.
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Top with Chicken & Dressing:
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Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
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Drizzle with avocado dressing and sprinkle with chili flakes (optional) for added spice.
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Serve & Enjoy:
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Toss everything together and enjoy your fresh, healthy salad bowl!
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Notes
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You can add additional toppings like feta cheese, nuts, or seeds for extra crunch.
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For a lower-fat option, use non-fat Greek yogurt in the dressing.
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This salad is great as a meal prep option – keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg