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Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Honey Lime Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Honey Lime Dressing is a fresh and satisfying main course salad featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts, crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, corn, black beans, and a zesty creamy honey-lime dressing made with Greek yogurt. This colorful and nutritious salad combines the smoky flavor of grilled chicken with a sweet-tart, creamy dressing for a perfect balance of flavors ideal for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the flavorful marinade for the chicken.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Coat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly with the marinade mixture and let them soak for 15–20 minutes to absorb the spices and lime flavor.
  3. Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked through and juices run clear.
  4. Rest and slice chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  5. Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and 2–3 tablespoons of water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
  6. Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced avocado, corn, black beans, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  7. Add chicken and dressing: Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad ingredients.
  8. Serve: Drizzle the creamy honey lime dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine all the flavors, and serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

  • Add shredded cheddar or feta cheese for extra flavor and richness.
  • Use grilled shrimp as a protein alternative to chicken for a seafood twist.
  • Add tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy texture contrast.
  • Adjust the amount of honey and lime in the dressing to your preferred level of sweetness and tartness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Southwest-Inspired

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/grilled-chicken-salad-with-creamy-honey-lime-dressing-recipe/