Simple Chicken Salad
A fresh, healthy salad with grilled chicken. Quick to prepare and refreshing on warm days.
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- Mixed salad leaves
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-fry for 5 minutes per side until cooked.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Arrange salad leaves on plates.
- Top with cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and chicken.
- Mix dressing ingredients and drizzle over salad.
Tips for Helpers
- Let chicken rest before slicing — it stays juicier.
- Prepare all vegetables while chicken cooks.
- Dress the salad just before serving.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Canned tuna replaces chicken for a no-cook option.
- Any salad vegetables work.
- Store-bought dressing is fine.