Our grilled chicken salad recipe is a healthy and delicious salad that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. With tender, juicy chicken seasoned with a bold blend of Cajun spices and seared to perfection, this salad makes the perfect lunch or dinner.
Topped with a variety of fresh, crunchy vegetables and drizzled with a tangy, creamy dressing, it’s a satisfying and nutritious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a summer barbecue or simply enjoy a wholesome and flavorful meal at home, this healthy grilled chicken salad is a must-try recipe. And best of all, it’s easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes and dietary preferences. So why wait? Give this delicious salad a try and experience the taste and health benefits for yourself!
Ingredients Needed
For the grilled 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 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
Yogurt salad dressing
- 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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Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Blackened Chicken
- 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
- 1/2 cup pickled beets diced or julienned
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1 avocado sliced
- Sliced almonds optional
Yogurt 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
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Grill the chicken. 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.
- Blend the dressing. Add the Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and salt to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Layer the salad. Add a layer of lettuce, followed by tomatoes, shredded carrots, beets, and goat cheese. Top with grilled chicken and avocado slices. Serve with the yogurt dressing and almond slices if desired.
Nutrition
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