5 from 26 votes
Summer Grilled Chicken Power Salad
The Summer Grilled Chicken Power Salad features herb-seasoned grilled chicken atop a bed of fresh farmers market lettuce, complemented by sweet corn kernels, ripe avocado, blueberries, tangy goat cheese, and crispy bacon. A lemon champagne vinaigrette with garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey brightens the dish. This salad combines a variety of textures and flavors, offering protein, freshness, and vibrant contrasts for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
1601 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 lices Bacon thick cut
- 1 pint blueberries
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled, or feta cheese
- 1 basil small leaves; handful
- 4 cups lettuce farmers market
- 2 corn kernels removed, on the cob
- 1-2 avocado
For the Chicken
- ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh
- 1 tablespoons oregano dried
For the Lemon Champagne vinaigrette
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crispy and the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon and transfer it on a paper towel lined plate. Drain off most of the bacon grease, leaving just about 2 teaspoons.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat with the fresh and dried herbs. In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add the chicken to bacon grease and cook until golden and crisp on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and let rest. Slice into pieces when ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, assemble the salad. Start with the bed of lettuce, add the chicken, blueberries, cheese, basil leaves, torn up bacon, avocado and corn. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Cup of Yum
For the vinaigrette
- Combine all the ingredients and whisk together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- A power salad includes protein and fiber to sustain energy and fullness.
- Feel free to swap the vinaigrette for another based on available ingredients or taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1601kcal
(80%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
125g
(192%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
(88%)
Monounsaturated Fat
74g
(370%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
1379mg
(57%)
Potassium
1821mg
(39%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
2082IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1601
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1601kcal | 80% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 125g | 192% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 74g | 370% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1379mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1821mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 2082IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.