A light, protein-packed lunch salad featuring grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing, perfect for classic tastes and weight loss goals.
🥘 Ingredients
- 100g skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
👨🍳 Instructions
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1
Preheat a grill pan or regular pan over medium-high heat.
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2
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.
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3
Grill the chicken breast for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice thinly.
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4
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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5
Arrange salad greens in a large bowl. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
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6
Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the veggies.
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7
Drizzle the salad with the dressing and sprinkle chopped parsley for freshness.
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Toss gently and enjoy immediately.
📊 Nutritional Information
- Fiber: 7g
- Vitamin A: 65% of Daily Value
- Vitamin C: 55% of Daily Value
- Calcium: 10% of Daily Value
- Iron: 15% of Daily Value
- Potassium: 830mg
💡 Cooking Tips
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a standard frying pan.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing for juicier results.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs 1 hour before grilling.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender.
✨ Why This Recipe is Perfect for You
This classic, colorful salad is designed just for you! With your goal to lose weight and feel better in your body, this fresh, protein-rich lunch will keep you full and fueled. The bright flavors make healthy eating enjoyable, and each bite supports your accomplishments—nourishing you, the way you deserve, as you continue feeling your best.