Grilled Chicken Avocado Herb Dressing (Printable Version)
Tender grilled chicken over mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber and a creamy avocado herb dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Salad
07 - 6 cups mixed salad greens
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ For the Avocado Herb Dressing
13 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
16 - 1 garlic clove
17 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
18 - Juice of 1 lime
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons water
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, cilantro or parsley, chives, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, adjusting water for desired consistency.
05 - Combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper in a large salad bowl.
06 - Top salad with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese if using.
07 - Drizzle avocado herb dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently until combined.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- This avocado herb dressing is deceptively simple yet feels special every time you whisk it together.
- Packed with color and crunch, it makes eating your veggies almost indulgent.
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- Slicing chicken too soon makes it dry and less flavorful—give it time to rest before cutting.
- Blending the dressing slowly prevents the herbs from turning the color muddy—pulse in short bursts at first.
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- If you overblend the avocado dressing, it can lose its vibrancy—stop when it&apost just smooth enough.
- Grilling chicken with the lid down keeps it ultra juicy.