My hubby hates salads
Discover a vibrant salad that even salad skeptics will love! This dish combines tender grilled chicken, fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this colorful salad is a feast for both the eyes and taste buds, making it an irresistible addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken grills, wash the spinach thoroughly and chop the veggies: slice cherry tomatoes in half, chop cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and cube avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Once the chicken has cooled slightly, slice it into strips. In a large bowl or platter, combine spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado cubes, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat without squishing the avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg