Mediterranean Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad
Serves 2
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken & Avocado Salad
About The Recipe
This Mediterranean-inspired salad is bursting with flavour — juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and a zesty herbed dressing. It’s colourful, nourishing, and full of textures that make every bite satisfying, while still being light and energising for lunch.
Nutrition Information (per serve)
Energy
1430 kJ (341 calories)
Protein
34.2 g
Fat
17.1 g
Saturated Fat
2.9 g
Carbohydrates
13.6 g
Sugars
5.2 g
Fibre
6.3 g
Instructions
Step 1
Rub chicken breast with olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes if time allows.
Step 2
Cook chicken on a grill pan or barbecue over medium heat for 4–5 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, olives, and parsley. Add the sliced chicken to the salad, drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and enjoy.
Step 4
Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey/maple syrup, and pepper until smooth.
Ingredients
200 g chicken breast
1 teaspoon olive oil (for cooking)
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Pinch of pepper
Salad
3 cups mixed lettuce leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 150 g)
½ Lebanese cucumber (about 100 g), diced
¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 30 g)
½ large avocado, diced
6 pitted Kalamata olives, halved
Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
1½ teaspoons olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon (20 g)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Freshly ground black pepper