Grilled Chicken Salad Avocado Dressing (Printable Version)
Tender grilled chicken and crisp greens tossed in a creamy avocado herb dressing for a light, vibrant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Salad
07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
→ Avocado Herb Dressing
13 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
16 - 1 garlic clove
17 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
18 - Juice of 1 lime
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons water, more as needed
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high until hot and lightly oiled.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices are clear. Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, cilantro or parsley, chives, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting water for desired consistency.
05 - In a large salad bowl, mix salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper until combined.
06 - Arrange sliced grilled chicken over the vegetables and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if using.
07 - Right before serving, drizzle avocado herb dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all components evenly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can whip it up with just a handful of fresh ingredients and a blender—no fancy gadgets needed.
- The creamy, zesty dressing totally transforms ordinary grilled chicken into something worthy of repeat cravings.
02 -
- If you try to slice hot chicken straight from the grill, all the juices escape and it ends up dry—I ruined a whole batch once that way.
- Blending the avocado dressing a little longer gives it extra fluffiness—patience here really pays off.
03 -
- A grill pan indoors works just as well—don’t let lack of outdoor space stop you.
- Rub a cut lime over the cooked chicken before slicing for an instant flavor lift.