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Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad

Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad

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Grilled chicken avocado salad is perfect for spring and summer. It’s made with chopped lettuce, crunchy cucumber, spicy red onion, creamy avocado slices and perfectly juicy grilled chicken! Toss everything in a simple, homemade lemon and olive oil dressing for the best, fresh flavor.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 people

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken Breast
  • 2 small chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • Salt and black pepper
  • For the Salad
  • 5 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup red onions, sliced
  • For the Salad Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • A pinch of red crushed pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. For the Chicken: Season chicken with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill on a greased grill or grill pan for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let cool, slice, and set aside.
  3. For the Salad: In a large bowl, layer lettuce, cucumber, red onions, and avocado.
  4. In a mason jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Whisk well.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and top with sliced grilled chicken. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan.
  • Let chicken rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Soak red onion slices in cool water if too spicy.
  • Great for using leftover cooked chicken.
  • Swap chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
  • Don’t cut avocado in advance—it’ll brown.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American