Grilled Chicken Tenderloin and Avocado Garden Salad 🍗🥑🥗
A light, protein-packed salad with tender grilled chicken tenderloins 🍗, creamy avocado 🥑, fresh garden veggies 🥕🍅, and a tangy dressing 🍋 — perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~1,200 calories
Calories per Serving: ~300 calories
Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken Tenderloin:
• 4 chicken tenderloins 🍗
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Salad:
• 4 cups mixed greens 🥗 (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 avocado 🥑, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber 🥒, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes 🍅, halved
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots 🥕
• 1/4 cup red onion 🧅, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 🌿 (for garnish)
For the Dressing:
• 3 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍏
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 🧴
• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Grilled Chicken Tenderloin:
• Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat 🔥.
• Rub the chicken tenderloins 🍗 with olive oil 🫒, garlic powder 🧄, paprika 🌶️, lemon zest 🍋, salt 🧂, and pepper 🧂.
• Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
• Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
2. Make the Dressing:
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil 🫒, apple cider vinegar 🍏, Dijon mustard 🧴, lemon juice 🍋, salt 🧂, and pepper 🧂.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3. Assemble the Salad:
• In each salad bowl, add a base of mixed greens 🥗.
• Top with sliced avocado 🥑, cucumber 🥒, cherry tomatoes 🍅, shredded carrots 🥕, red onion 🧅, and radishes 🥒.
• Add the sliced grilled chicken 🍗 on top.
4. Drizzle and Serve:
• Drizzle the dressing 🍋 over the salad and toss gently to combine.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro 🌿 and serve immediately.
This Grilled Chicken Tenderloin and Avocado Garden Salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor 🥗🍗. Packed with healthy fats, lean protein, and crisp veggies 🥑🍅, it’s the perfect salad to fuel your day! — à New York, États-Unis.