Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
created by
Angela H. Apr. 19, 2025
“We were out and about and decided to stop for lunch. We went to costa vida. I had a salad this included light brown rice black beans lettuce pico a small amount of mango salsa and grilled chicken. I forwent any dressing cheese or additional topping.”
Coach Erin
“Bravo Your salad at Costa Vida was a super smart choice. Its impressive how you managed to resist the temptation of extra toppings and dressing!”
Instructions
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1. Start by cooking the light brown rice according to package instructions (about 20 minutes).
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2. While the rice is cooking, grill the chicken breast until fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let it rest before slicing.
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3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, and mango salsa.
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4. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the salad mixture.
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5. Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
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6. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
Ingredients
1.
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2.
1 cup cooked light brown rice
3.
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
4.
1 cup corn, fresh or canned
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1 cup pico de gallo
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1 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced
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1/2 cup mango salsa
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
6
saturates
1
carbohydrates
45
fibres
12
sugar
4
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
My Rating
Angela H.Author
"We were out and about and decided to stop for lunch. We went to costa vida. I had a salad this included light brown rice black beans lettuce pico a small amount of mango salsa and grilled chicken. I forwent any dressing cheese or additional topping."
Coach Erin
"Bravo Your salad at Costa Vida was a super smart choice. Its impressive how you managed to resist the temptation of extra toppings and dressing!"