Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 6 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of your choice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
   2. Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
   3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
   4. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
2. Prepare the Salad:
   1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
   2. Toss the salad with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of your choice.
3. Assemble the Salad:
   1. Divide the salad mixture among four plates.
   2. Top each salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
   3. Sprinkle with feta cheese if using.
4. Serve:
   1. Serve immediately.

Shopping List

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• Cherry tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Red onion
• Avocado
• Feta cheese (optional)
• Balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of your choice