Grilled Chicken and Crispy Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
A fresh and delicious salad that combines tender grilled chicken with crunchy seasonal vegetables. The light lemon and honey vinaigrette elevates every bite for a healthy and flavorful meal.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 7 oz mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
- 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 5 oz fresh green beans, cooked and crisp
- 5 oz chicken breast, diced
- 3.5 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh herbs (parsley, basil, chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens, then arrange them delicately in your salad bowl or on plates.
- 2
Prepare the vegetables: cut the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, cut the carrot into thin strips, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 3
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the green beans for 3 minutes. Immediately plunge them into an ice water bath to preserve their crunch and bright color.
- 4
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, then grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 5
In a bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and fresh herbs vigorously until the vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 6
Assemble the salad by harmoniously arranging the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, onion, green beans, grilled chicken, and mozzarella pearls.
- 7
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired, then drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving. Toss gently.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra texture, add a handful of crushed walnuts or sunflower seeds. Prepare the vegetables in advance, but only add the vinaigrette just before serving to prevent the salad from wilting. The chicken can be served warm or cold depending on your preference.
