Spring Detox Chicken Salad (Printable Version)

Light and refreshing salad featuring grilled chicken, mixed greens, cucumber, radish, and zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for spring.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 slices, radish slices, and avocado if using. Top with sliced grilled chicken.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with extra lemon slices if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the peppery radishes cut through the rich avocado and chicken creates this perfect balance that keeps you coming back for another bite
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy cafe
  • The lemon vinaigrette doubles as a marinade for the chicken so you get bright flavor in every single layer
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving because the acid in the vinaigrette will make delicate greens wilt if they sit too long
  • Grilling the chicken adds incredible flavor but a hot cast iron skillet works beautifully too when you do not want to fire up the outdoor grill
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to slice your cucumber into ribbons instead of rounds for an elegant restaurant style presentation
  • Warm the chicken slightly before adding it to the salad because the temperature contrast against the crisp cold vegetables is incredible
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