This time of year I’m always on the hunt for big, flavorful salads. This grilled blackened chicken salad is so easy to make and is hearty. You can also use leftover chicken breast in this recipe if you have it, but I recommend making the blackened chicken recipe below.

Ingredients Needed

For the grilled blackened chicken salad

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 4 oz sweet baby mix salad greens
• 5 oz cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• Pickled beets, diced or sliced
• Goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 Avocado, sliced
• Sliced almonds, optional

For the herby yogurt salad dressing

• 10 ounces plain Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 1/4 cup fresh chives
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Herby yogurt salad dressing

1. Add all of the herby yogurt salad dressing ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. You can use a blender but I find it’s easier to blend in a food processor.

Grilled blackened chicken salad

• Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on the grill or in a grill pan over medium-high heat, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil loosely, and let rest until ready to cut.
• To plate your salad: take 2 large salad bowls and add a layer of lettuce, followed by tomatoes, shredded carrots, beets, and goat cheese.
• Top with grilled chicken and avocado slices. Serve with the herby yogurt dressing or your favorite dressing of choice. Almond slices are optional.

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