Citrus Chicken Avocado Salad (Printer-friendly)

Fresh greens with citrus, chicken, avocado, and vibrant vegetables create a zesty, satisfying dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
03 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

→ Citrus dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then grill over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow chicken to cool for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - In a large serving bowl, arrange salad greens, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Top with sliced grilled chicken.
04 - Drizzle the citrus dressing evenly over assembled salad just before serving. Gently toss to coat all ingredients.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh vibrant flavors come together with every bite
  • Perfect as a light lunch or dinner
  • Packed with lean protein healthy fats and crunchy veggies
  • Quick to assemble and ideal for meal prep
02 -
  • Low in carbohydrates and gluten free
  • High in protein and healthy fats thanks to chicken and avocado
  • Fancy enough for guests but easy enough for weekday meals
03 -
  • Massage greens with a little olive oil before assembling for extra tenderness
  • Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning
  • Segment citrus over a bowl to catch the juice and add it into your dressing for extra zing
  • Always let chicken rest after cooking to stay juicy and tender
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