California country salad
This California Country Salad is a refreshing and colourful dish that combines the flavours of fresh vegetables with the protein of grilled chicken. The salad is topped with a homemade vinaigrette, which adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavour to the dish. This salad is light, low in calories and packed with nutrients, making it perfect for those who want a healthy yet tasty meal.
Equipment
This recipe requires basic kitchen tools, such as a large salad bowl, grill or grill pan, a small bowl for dressing, and a whisk. These tools are commonly found in most kitchens and are essential for preparing this fresh and healthy salad.
- Large salad bowl
- Grill or grill pan
- Small bowl for dressing
- Whisk
Ingredients
This salad is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion. It also includes grilled chicken breasts, which add protein and flavor to the dish. The homemade vinaigrette is made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, giving the salad a tangy and slightly sweet flavor.
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Method
This recipe is divided into three simple sections: grilling the chicken, preparing the salad ingredients, and making the vinaigrette. The chicken is seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled until cooked through. The salad ingredients are prepared by combining mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl. The vinaigrette is made by whisking together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Finally, the salad is assembled by adding sliced chicken to the salad bowl and drizzling the vinaigrette over the top. This salad is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal that is low in calories and packed with flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Once done, set aside to rest.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste, until well combined.
- Slice the grilled chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the salad bowl.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
