Description
A refreshing citrus chicken salad with oranges and avocado, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, avocado, and almonds.
- Whisk lime juice, honey, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Toss salad with dressing and top with sliced chicken.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for best texture.
- Add red onion for extra flavor if desired.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: citrus chicken salad, orange avocado salad, healthy chicken salad