Grilled Chicken Avocado Herb Dressing (Printable)
Tender grilled chicken on mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and creamy avocado herb dressing for a light, flavorful meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ 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 (optional)
→ 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 - 1 lime, juiced
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons water
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make:
01 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high setting to achieve optimal searing temperature.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season thoroughly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing 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. Blend until dressing is smooth and creamy, adjusting water for desired consistency.
05 - In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper.
06 - Arrange sliced grilled chicken atop vegetables. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
07 - Drizzle avocado herb dressing evenly over salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- You'll have a creamy, herby avocado dressing so good you'll want to put it on everything.
- The colors jump off the plate and every bite has crunch, tang, and a satisfying hit of smoky chicken.
02 -
- If you skip resting the grilled chicken, it leaks juices everywhere and dries out fast.
- Blending the dressing a little longer than you think gives it that dreamy silkiness—don't rush this step.
03 -
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling keeps every slice mouthwateringly juicy.
- Use the ripest avocado you can find—it transforms the dressing from just good to irresistible.