Spring Detox Chicken Salad (Printable Copy)

Fresh mixed greens with grilled chicken, cucumber, radish, and bright lemon vinaigrette. A light, nourishing meal perfect for spring.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
02 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 6 radishes, thinly sliced
04 - 2 grilled chicken breasts (10.5 oz total), sliced
05 - 1 small avocado, sliced (optional)

→ Lemon Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, radish, and avocado if using. Top with sliced grilled chicken.
04 - Drizzle salad with lemon vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the lemon vinaigrette wakes up every single ingredient without overpowering them
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy bistro
  • The combination of warm grilled chicken and crisp cold vegetables is incredibly satisfying
02 -
  • The salad will wilt if dressed too far ahead so always wait until the last minute
  • Room temperature chicken tastes better than cold chicken against the fresh vegetables
  • Radishes can be surprisingly spicy so taste one first and adjust the amount if needed
03 -
  • Dry your washed greens thoroughly or the dressing will slide right off
  • Taste and adjust your vinaigrette before dressing the entire salad
  • Use a vegetable peeler for paper thin cucumber slices that almost melt in your mouth
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