Grilled Chicken Salad + Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad + Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that perfectly balances nutrition and taste. This vibrant salad features succulent grilled chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a creamy sweet onion dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, it’s an ideal option for summer picnics or as a light dinner. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this salad can also be customized according to your preferences, making it versatile enough for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or enjoying it as part of your meal prep, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets
- 8 cups mixed lettuce leaves
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- Homemade sweet onion dressing (made with sweet onion, garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill pan or outdoor grill on medium-high heat.
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, and oil. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing thinly.
- Sauté garlic and chopped onions in a skillet until soft and golden brown.
- Blend sautéed mixture with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large salad bowl, layer lettuce leaves, sliced chicken, tomatoes, corn, chopped eggs, pecans, and avocado.
- Drizzle with sweet onion dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 210mg