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Bowl of grilled chicken salad with corn, tomatoes, cucumber, and sweet potatoes.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

A vibrant and hearty salad with tender marinated chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and a zesty honey mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 756
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb boneless chicken breasts trimmed and patted dry
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or substitute fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or freshly minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme crushed between fingers
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano optional for extra flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce washed and torn
  • 1 cucumber sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup grilled corn cut from cob or canned drained
  • 2 cups roasted sweet potatoes cut into cubes lightly seasoned
  • 2 avocados peeled pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled optional
  • ½ cup honey mustard dressing homemade or store-bought

Method
 

  1. Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully blended.
  2. Place chicken in a shallow dish or a large sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. While the chicken marinates, prepare your honey mustard dressing and chop all vegetables and other salad components.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding excess. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Create a bed of romaine lettuce in bowls. Layer cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, grilled corn, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado slices, and the grilled chicken on top.
  6. Drizzle honey mustard dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 756kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 50gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1315mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 13gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make your salad extra cozy by prepping each ingredient ahead. Roasted sweet potatoes and freshly grilled chicken make each bite comforting and satisfying.

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