Avocado Lime Chicken Salad (Print View)

Grilled chicken, avocado, and lime dressing tossed with veggies for a vibrant, satisfying salad meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 500 grams)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Salad Components

07 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
08 - 120 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 60 grams baby spinach or mixed greens
11 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Lime Dressing

13 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Juice of 2 limes
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
17 - Salt, to taste
18 - Black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then season generously with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and internal juices run clear. Remove from heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, spinach or mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
06 - Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl. Drizzle with the prepared lime dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh cilantro if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfying lean protein and healthy fats keep you full for hours
  • Bright lime dressing brings everything to life and never feels heavy
  • Naturally gluten-free and fits most diets
  • On the table in well under forty minutes
02 -
  • High in protein with healthy fats for lasting energy
  • Completely gluten-free and loaded with fresh veggies
  • No mayo or heavy dressings means it stays super light
03 -
  • Do not rush the chicken on the grill Let it get golden for the best flavor
  • If you want to keep avocados bright toss them with a tiny splash of extra lime juice before mixing into the salad
  • Warming your honey briefly helps it blend smoothly into dressing with no clumps

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