Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Grilled Pineapple Chicken Salad. This dish combines juicy, grilled chicken breasts with sweet caramelized pineapple, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. In just 17 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
- 1 tsp pink sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Pineapple
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for pineapple)
- 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for dressing)
- 1 tsp pink sea salt (for dressing)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (for dressing)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (for dressing)
Instructions
- Cut the pineapple into rings and drizzle with olive oil. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Preheat the grill on medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Grill chicken for 7 minutes on each side and pineapple for 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
- While grilling, chop romaine lettuce, slice onion and cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and prepare avocado.
- For the dressing, mix olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until well combined.
- Once cooked, slice the chicken and layer all ingredients in a serving bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg