Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

A healthy and delicious salad featuring grilled chicken, creamy avocado dressing, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 2 people

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 550

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Grilled Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
to taste Salt and black pepper

For the Grilled Corn

1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen, well-drained)
0.5 teaspoon olive oil
Pinch of salt and black pepper

For the Salad

4 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ripe avocado, sliced
0.5 cucumber, sliced

For the Creamy Avocado Dressing

0.5 ripe avocado
0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice)
1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
2 tablespoons water (adjust as needed)
to taste Salt and black pepper

Method

Preheat grill. Season chicken and grill for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest and slice.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add corn, season, and cook for 5-7 minutes until charred. Set aside.
Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and herbs until smooth. Add water to desired consistency. Season.
Assemble salad with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and corn. Drizzle with dressing.

Notes

Adjust the amount of water in the dressing to achieve your desired consistency. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken or dressing.