Description
A cheerful, satisfying salad featuring smoky grilled chicken, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a sweet-tangy honey Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for grilling)
- 8 cups chopped romaine, kale, or other greens (or a mix)
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
- 1 large avocado (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices smoked turkey bacon (cooked until crisp, chopped or crumbled)
- 6 hard boiled eggs (sliced)
- 3 Tbsp raw honey (melted if solid)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for dressing)
Instructions
- Make the honey Dijon dressing first. Combine honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, avocado oil, and sea salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Season and grill the chicken. Rub chicken with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Grill for about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep the salad components. Wash and dry the greens, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion and cucumber, slice avocado, crumble turkey bacon, and slice hard-boiled eggs.
- Assemble the salad. Spread greens in a large bowl, arrange toppings, slice grilled chicken and place on top. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Enjoy the salad fresh for best texture, especially for avocado and bacon.
Notes
For added flavor, adjust the dressing sweetness or acidity to taste. Use leftover grilled chicken or prep components in advance for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American