Chicken and Avocado Salad with Dressing and Vegetables

This Chicken and Avocado Salad combines tender grilled chicken with creamy avocado and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It's a refreshing, low-carb dish perfect for a light supper.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium
• Red onion - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, then grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
3. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad ingredients. Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
7. Add the sliced chicken and diced avocado to the salad mixture.
8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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