Low-sodium Grilled Chicken Salad

This Low-Sodium Grilled Chicken Salad is a healthy and delicious option for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken, it's a satisfying meal that's perfect for warm weather.

Low-sodium Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  6. Divide the salad mixture among 4 plates.
  7. Top each plate with sliced grilled chicken.
  8. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Brush

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the grilled chicken salad with a side of crusty bread or a light soup for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic vinaigrette for 30 minutes before grilling.

Cost

$15