Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Ingredients:
**For the Salad:**
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, or spinach)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, sliced
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
**For the Creamy Herb Dressing:**
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
– 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken:**
– Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
– Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
– Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
– Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
2. **Prepare the Dressing:**
– In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
– Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
3. **Assemble the Salad:**
– In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
– Add the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad.
4. **Serve:**
– Drizzle the creamy herb dressing over the salad.
– Toss gently to combine or serve the dressing on the side.
– Enjoy your fresh and flavorful grilled chicken salad!
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add ingredients like avocado or crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor. Enjoy your meal!
