Description
This Paleo Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad is a vibrant explosion of color and flavor, featuring smoky grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh greens, all brought together with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Large Chicken Breasts
2 Ripe Avocados
4 Cups Mixed Greens
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Red Onio
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
2 Tablespoons Cilantro
1 Teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, pepper, and honey to create the marinade/dressing
- Place chicken breasts in a dish and marinate with half the dressing for at least 15 minutes
- Preheat your grill or pan to medium-high heat
- Sear the chicken on the grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling
- In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion with the remaining dressing
- Slice the grilled chicken and avocados and arrange them on top of the salad, garnishing with cilantro and a sprinkle of sea salt
Notes
Choose ripe avocados for the best creaminess.
Store leftover chicken and greens separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg