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Summer Chicken Salad

Fresh, flavorful Summer Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, avocado, corn, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette—perfect for a light, healthy meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 321
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
For the Salad:
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • ½ cup grilled corn kernels fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
For the Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Grill (for grilling the chicken and corn)
  • Mixing Bowls (for marinating chicken and preparing the salad)
  • Whisk (for mixing the dressing)
  • Knife (for chopping ingredients like chicken, cucumber, and avocado)
  • Cutting Board (for chopping the vegetables and chicken)
  • Tongs (for handling the grilled chicken and corn)
  • Airtight Container (for storing leftovers or prepping the salad in advance)

Method
 

Marinate & Grill the Chicken:
  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to 400-450°F and oil the grates.
  4. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
  1. In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, cucumber, grilled corn, avocado, and chives.
  2. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 321 | Total Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 310mg | Total Carbohydrates: 12g | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Sugars: 6g | Protein: 27g | Vitamin A: 8% | Vitamin C: 20% | Calcium: 4% | Iron: 8%
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on the ingredients used and is calculated manually.