Grilled Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Salad

A healthy and delicious salad featuring grilled chicken, creamy avocado and crisp lettuce. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

By: HomeFindss kitchen

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Grilled Chicken & Avocado Lettuce Salad

Ingredients for the salad:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 ripe avocado, diced

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

• 1 large head of Romaine lettuce, chopped

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Cherry tomatoes (optional)

• Cucumber slices (optional)

• Chives (optional)

Ingredients for the marinade:

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Ingredients for the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

Serving: 4

Prep time: 15min

Cook time: 15min

Nutrition: 350 Calories

Directions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

• Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 2 hours.

2. Grill the Chicken

• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

• Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.

• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

3. Prepare the Salad:

• In a large salad bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, diced avocado, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

• (Optional) Add cherry tomatoes, chives and cucumber slices for extra flavour and texture.
  

4. Make the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

5. Assemble the Salad:

• Place the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.

• Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

• Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Optional - Sprinkle some chives on the salad for extra flavour.

Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad!

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