Grilled Chicken Avocado Herb Salad (Printable)
Grilled chicken over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and a creamy avocado-herb dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Salad
07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, romaine, spinach)
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
→ Avocado Herb Dressing
13 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
16 - 1 garlic clove
17 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
18 - Juice of 1 lime
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons water
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil. Season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Place chicken on grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, cilantro or parsley, chives, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed.
05 - In a large bowl, toss together mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper.
06 - Arrange sliced grilled chicken over salad and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if using.
07 - Drizzle salad with avocado herb dressing immediately before serving. Toss gently to combine.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- This dressing is a little magic in a blender—it’s so creamy, nobody believes it’s mostly avocado and herbs.
- You get to eat something that looks impressive but is secretly quick and unfussy.
02 -
- Pull the chicken from the grill as soon as the juices run clear—overcooking leads to sadness.
- Don’t skip the resting time for chicken; slicing too soon dries it out fast.
03 -
- Letting the chicken rest under loose foil keeps it juicy for perfect slices.
- For extra zing, scatter a few pickled onions or chopped toasted nuts on top before serving.