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Grilled Chicken Salad

This grilled chicken salad is tender marinated chicken that's grilled to perfection then served over lettuce with bacon, avocado, corn, blue cheese and tomatoes. A hearty salad that's packed with flavor and also happens to be full of nutrition.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 480 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels fresh, thawed from frozen or canned
  • 3/4 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cooked crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
For the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the dressing
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  1. Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
  2. Pour half the dressing into a container and save for later use.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl with the remaining dressing. Marinate for at least one hour or up to 8 hours.
For the salad
  1. Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill to medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill.
  2. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until chicken is browned and cook through.
  3. Let the chicken cool for 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the reserved dressing over the lettuce.
  5. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes, corn, cucumber, red onion, bacon, blue cheese and avocado on top of the lettuce. Drizzle the rest of the dressing over the top, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 480mg (20%) Potassium 742mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4363IU (87%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480

% Daily Value*

Calories 480kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 480mg 20%
Potassium 742mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4363IU 87%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.