Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
Lighten things up for spring with this stovetop Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad. An easy and flavoursome salad made from lightly marinaded grilled chicken, ripe avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, parmesan shavings and a honey mustard dressing!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 577kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 8 oz chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 /2 tsp black pepper
Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
Salad
- 1 large avocado cut into slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 Cups mixed your choice of variety
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese roughly sliced into shavings
Instructions
- First marinade the chicken by adding all the ingredients to a medium bowl and rub it over the chicken. Set aside.
- Next, make the vinaigrette by combining all the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine. Put this into the fridge while you prepare the salad.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium to high heat and add a little olive oil and the seasoned chicken strips. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes. When cooked, remove from the heat. Cut into smaller pieces and set aside.
- Arrange the salad. Place the salad leaves in a large bowl, toss in chopped chicken, sliced tomatoes, parmesan shavings and avocado slices. Pour over vinaigrette and lightly toss.
- Serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 577
Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 2686mg117%
Potassium 1003mg29%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 5374IU107%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 192mg19%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.