Spiced Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado & Olives
Experience the delightful flavors of Spiced Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado & Olives, a perfect dish for light lunches or dinners. This salad features succulent grilled chicken seasoned with aromatic spices, creamy avocado, crisp greens, and briny olives, creating a satisfying medley of textures and tastes. With its vibrant colors and nutritious ingredients, it’s sure to impress at gatherings or make for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup romaine or mixed lettuce
- 68 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 68 green olives
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Lemon juice or balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill or pan-sear for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, layer the romaine or mixed lettuce as the base. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and avocado.
- Place grilled chicken strips on top of the salad mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and/or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg