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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad

Recipe adapted fromĀ Delish
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 romaine hearts chopped
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 2 avocados thinly sliced
  • 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grapes halved

Creamy Honey-Dijon Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In medium bowl, sprinkle chicken with oregano, coriander and salt and pepper, to taste. Add oil then toss to coat.
  • Grill chicken, covered, about 8 minutes per side, until slightly charred and registering 165 F on thermometer inserted into thickest part. Transfer to cutting board, let rest 5 minutes then thinly slice.
  • Divide romaine, spinach, avocados, cucumbers, apples and grapes among bowls. Top with chicken.
  • To make dressing: Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and serve.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh, light, recipe of the week