California Chicken, Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad
A fresh and delicious chicken salad
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 770kcal
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 2 watermelon radishes, thinly slice
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 4 ounces herbed goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
- large handful micro greens, sprouts, and or edible flowers, for serving
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. For added flavor, allow the chicken to marinate 1 hour or overnight.2. Preheat your grill, grill pan or cast iron skillet to medium high and brush the grates with oil.3. Grill the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the grill and thinly slice the chicken.4. In a large salad bowl, toss together the lettuce, strawberries, radishes, and cucumbers. Add the chicken on top of the salad along with the goat cheese, avocado, almonds, and a handful of micro greens. Serve with the honey balsamic (below).
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
1. In a glass jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Seal the jar and shake well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2265IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg