Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit

 Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit

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Ingredients:

For the Grilled Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika

For the Salad:

• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
• 1 cup seasonal fruit (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, or pears)
• ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
• ¼ cup toasted pecans, walnuts, or almonds
• ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
• ½ avocado (sliced, optional)

For the Dressing:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Grill the Chicken:

• In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Coat chicken in the marinade and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
• Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

2. Make the Dressing:

• In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble the Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, seasonal fruit, cheese, nuts, red onion, and avocado.
• Add sliced grilled chicken on top.
• Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.