Grilled Chicken Strawberry Avocado Salad
Grilled Chicken Strawberry Avocado Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer meals or light weeknight dinners. This delightful salad combines the juicy flavors of grilled chicken, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon, all tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. It’s not just a treat for your taste buds; this nutritious salad is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it both satisfying and nourishing. Whether served as a standalone main course or as an accompaniment to your favorite meal, this salad is sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1½ cups strawberries, quartered
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ⅓ cup whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- To make the dressing: Whisk together Dijon mustard, green onions, olive oil, honey, and white balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in a portion of the dressing for 2 to 6 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill marinated chicken for about 10 minutes until fully cooked; let it rest before slicing.
- Cook diced bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine, sliced grilled chicken, crispy bacon, strawberries, avocado slices, and corn. Drizzle with remaining dressing and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg