Description
Delicious and nutritious grilled chicken salad recipes perfect for meal prep. Learn how to make juicy grilled chicken with fresh vegetables for a healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Notes
- For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- You can substitute feta with your favorite cheese.
- Add avocado for extra healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 350
Keywords: healthy chicken salad, grilled chicken, meal prep, summer salad, protein-rich salad
