Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

A light, refreshing, yet protein-packed salad loaded with charred grilled chicken, mixed greens, avocado, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Prep time: 15 mins · Cook time: 15 mins · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 (about 1 lb) Chicken breast
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 Cucumber, sliced
• 1 Avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dried oregano

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing/marinade.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a dish and pour half of the dressing over them. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
4. Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
5. In a large serving bowl, toss the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and avocado.
7. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the entire salad just before serving.