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Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

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Lindsey G. Dec. 23, 2024

One of my sons made Mac and cheese for dinner. It does have added cottage cheese for extra protein and I added a grilled chicken romaine salad to mine

Prep 15 minutesCook 10 minutesEasyServes 4
CB

Coach Belle

Good job Lindsey! Its great to see youre already more than halfway to your weekly target of Fiber & Lean Protein-Rich Lunches and Dinners all while keeping your calories in check. The addition of grilled chicken to your salad is a smart way to incorporate lean protein into your meal. And kudos to your son for adding cottage cheese to the mac and cheese for an extra protein boost. Its wonderful to see your family supporting your healthy eating habits. Thanks for the updates lets keep it up!

Instructions

  • 1.

    1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.

  • 2.

    2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

  • 3.

    3. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

  • 4.

    4. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad by combining romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.

  • 5.

    5. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.

  • 6.

    6. Add the sliced chicken to the salad, along with cottage cheese if using.

  • 7.

    7. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, and toss gently to combine.

  • 8.

    8. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

  • 2.

    4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

  • 3.

    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 4.

    1/2 cucumber, sliced

  • 5.

    1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 6.

    1/2 cup cottage cheese (optional for extra protein)

  • 7.

    1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 8.

    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice

  • 9.

    Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • calories

    320

  • fat

    10

  • saturates

    2

  • carbohydrates

    20

  • fibres

    5

  • sugar

    4

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    40

Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

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2 comments
  • LG

    Lindsey G.Author

    "One of my sons made Mac and cheese for dinner. It does have added cottage cheese for extra protein and I added a grilled chicken romaine salad to mine"

  • CB

    Coach Belle

    "Good job Lindsey! Its great to see youre already more than halfway to your weekly target of Fiber & Lean Protein-Rich Lunches and Dinners all while keeping your calories in check. The addition of grilled chicken to your salad is a smart way to incorporate lean protein into your meal. And kudos to your son for adding cottage cheese to the mac and cheese for an extra protein boost. Its wonderful to see your family supporting your healthy eating habits. Thanks for the updates lets keep it up!"