Description
A refreshing and satisfying salad featuring grilled chicken and peaches, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 ripe peaches
- 4 cups baby arugula or spring mix
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup toasted nuts (pecans, almonds, or pistachios)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder or paprika. Optionally drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Grill the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the peaches in halves or thick wedges, brush lightly with oil, and grill for 1-2 minutes per side until softened.
- Assemble the salad by placing greens in a bowl, adding cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cheese. Top with sliced chicken and grilled peaches.
- Finish with nuts and your choice of dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For meal prepping, store dressing separately to keep greens crisp. Utilize different greens and toppings for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg