Zesty Grilled Chicken & Peach Summer Salad ☀️
A light and refreshing summer salad featuring zesty grilled chicken, sweet peaches, mixed greens, and a vibrant lime vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy, easy-to-make meal.
Equipment
- Grill
- Grill pan
Ingredients
Main Salad Components
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 ripe peaches pitted and sliced
- 5 ounces mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped (optional)
- 1/2 avocado diced
Zesty Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until it's fully cooked through and golden brown. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- If you'd like a smoky flavor, you can brush the peach slices with a tiny bit of olive oil and grill them for 1-2 minutes per side until they show nice grill marks and soften slightly. Otherwise, use them fresh!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Grab a large serving bowl and combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and the red onion. Add the fresh mint if you're using it for an extra burst of flavor.
- Arrange the thinly sliced grilled chicken, the grilled (or fresh) peach slices, and the diced avocado on top of the salad base.
- Drizzle the zesty lime vinaigrette generously over the entire salad. Give it a gentle toss to ensure all ingredients are coated. Serve right away for a light and refreshing summer meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 420
Total Carbs: 32g
Net Carbs: 26g
Fats: 28g
Protein: 28g
