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Eat Clean Grilled Chicken Salad with Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing

A fresh, protein-packed grilled chicken salad with crisp vegetables and a light, flavorful homemade sweet onion dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
Sweet Onion Dressing
  • 0.25 cup sweet onion grated
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Grill pan or grill
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or blender
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and grill chicken until fully cooked.
  2. Prepare salad vegetables in a large bowl.
  3. Blend dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Slice chicken and add to salad.
  5. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

Store dressing separately and add just before serving for best freshness.