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We try to eat a salad for dinner about once a week in our home and often serve smaller side salads with other meals. I’ve been inspired by many of the salad recipes that have been popping in my Pinterest feed recently that I can’t wait to try! Meanwhile, I thought I’d share with you the Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe that we enjoy!

First, if it’s grilling season, I warm up the grill. If it’s not, I warm up my George Foreman. I season some thin chicken cutlets with salt & pepper, garlic powder, and a little dry rub -usually McCormick’s Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Flavor. When the grill is hot, I add the chicken to let it start cooking and set a timer for 5 minutes. I chop some mixed greens, kale, and spinach, on my cutting board. Next, I slice some small tomatoes in half and add those in. I add about 3 tbsp sunflower seeds.

Spin'n Stor Salad Spinning and Storage BagsI wash my mixed greens, kale, and spinach, and place it in a Spin’n Stor Salad Spinning and Storage Bag. I spin it around to remove the excess water. I remove the greens and chop them on my cutting board. You can read more about how the Spin’n Stor Salad Spinning and Storage Bags work in my feature post. Next, I slice some small tomatoes in half and add those in. I add about 3 tbsp sunflower seeds, then some McCormick Salad Toppings (we used to use diced bacon, but these give the added crunch and add a little flavor too). At the 5 minute mark, I turn the chicken over so it cooks evenly on both sides, and set the timer for another 5 minutes. I keep peeled hard-boiled eggs in the fridge, if you don’t have some pre-cooked, just boil some while the chicken is cooking. I slice the hard boiled eggs and add them to the salad. When the chicken is done, slice it and add it to the top of the salad. Grate some fresh parmesan cheese to add to the top, your favorite salad dressing, and dinner is served! Quick, easy, and healthy!

Yield: 6

Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad

Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chicken Cutlets
  • Mixed Greens, Kale, Spinach
  • Tomatoes
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • McCormick Salad Toppings
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Dry Rub for Chicken
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Season some thin chicken cutlets with salt & pepper, garlic powder, and a little dry rub

Grill chicken outdoors or using an indoor grill

Chop some mixed greens, kale, and spinach

Slice some small tomatoes in half and add those in

Add about 3 tbsp sunflower seeds

Add some McCormick Salad Toppings

Slice the hard boiled eggs and add them to the salad

When the chicken is done, slice it and add it to the top of the salad

Grate some fresh parmesan cheese to add to the top, and dinner is served!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 233Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1433mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 16g

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© Karen Puleski
Cuisine: American / Category: Salads
 

These are a few things I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe:

George Foreman GRP1060B 4 Serving Removable Plate Grill, BlackGeorge Foreman GRP1060B 4 Serving Removable Plate Grill, BlackMcCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 15.5-OunceMcCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, 15.5-OunceMcCormick, Salad Toppins, Crunchy & Flavorful, 3.75oz Bottle (Pack of 3)McCormick, Salad Toppins, Crunchy & Flavorful, 3.75oz Bottle (Pack of 3)Trader Joe's Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds 16OzTrader Joe’s Roasted & Salted Sunflower Seeds 16OzDutis 3-Piece Dishwasher Safe Plastic Cutting Board Set with Non-Slip Feet and Drip Juice Groove, White with Lime GreenDutis 3-Piece Dishwasher Safe Plastic Cutting Board Set with Non-Slip Feet and Drip Juice Groove, White with Lime GreenJ.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Classic 8-inch Chef's KnifeJ.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Classic 8-inch Chef’s KnifeOXO Good Grips Egg Slicer, White/BlackOXO Good Grips Egg Slicer, White/BlackZYLISS Classic Rotary Cheese Grater - NSF Restaurant CertifiedZYLISS Classic Rotary Cheese Grater – NSF Restaurant CertifiedCertified International Corp Tuscany Salad/Dessert Plates, 9Certified International Corp Tuscany Salad/Dessert Plates, 9Totally Bamboo Salad Hands, 100% Bamboo Salad ServersTotally Bamboo Salad Hands, 100% Bamboo Salad Servers

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Comments

  2. Christa Sloan says

    Another thing you could do if you were short on time, is instead of cooking your own chicken breast, you could get one of those whole chickens from walmart or whatever and cut it up and put some of it directly in the salad. Also, I would consider putting a little maple syrup in my balsamic or italian dressing, to add some sweet maple flavor to the salad.

  3. Gina Ferrell says

    This chicken salad looks so delicious! I often eat salads for lunch and this would be great to try.

  4. Casey Garvey says

    Im not an very experienced cook so love easy recipies. I still love to eat good though!

  7. Eugenia Hall says

    Looks delicious, I’m allergic to kale and spinach so I’d put the other ingredients over some Arugula but I know it would still be delish!

  8. Jennifer Hedden says

    This sounds and looks so delicious! I have never had sunflower seeds on a salad. I will have to try that.

  10. Michelle Catallo says

    One of my favorite types of salad 🙂 Especially when I am able to use fresh vegetables from my garden! I also love to add craisins and something crunchy!

  13. Trisha McKee says

    I love salads, especially in the summertime. This one looks amazing. healthy grilled chicken which is filling and so good! Thank you for sharing.

  17. Renee Rousseau says

    Great recipe! I can’t wait to try the Spin’n Stor Salad Spinning and Storage Bags!

  22. Mishelle says

    Oh that looks great!! While I’m not overly fond of kale I can sub that out as the rest looks great!! Thanks for the recipe and chance for another salad!!

    Mishelle

  24. Elizabeth Tarlow says

    This Grilled Chicken Salad looks and sounds so good! Thank you for sharing it, as well as those Spin’n Stor Salad Spinning and Storage Bags! I’m checking them out right now!

  25. Angela Saver says

    This looks like the perfect meal! I will be shopping for the ingredients soon!

  26. DebP says

    The salad looks so fresh and tasty. It’d go perfectly at a barbecue paired with my potato salad.

  27. Nancy says

    This grilled chicken salad looks like a perfect meal for a hot summer night! It’s cool and refreshing!

  28. Jackie says

    This looks like a good summer meal. I’ve never cooked chicken to add to salad, but plan on doing it this summer.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  31. Cynthia C says

    I love to serve hearty salads for summer meals. They are light, healthy and satisfying.

  32. Mary Beth Elderton says

    It is begininng to heat up here in St Louis, and slads are great hot weather meals. While I don’t grill, I do the rubs and throw the chicken in a grill pan–great for a salad.

  33. ellen beck says

    This cooks really good. We love a good chicken salad. I like how you could use leftovers for this too.

  34. Judy Cox says

    My husband loves a grilled chicken salad, so I will print this and make it for him. It really looks good!!!

  36. Barrie says

    This grilled chicken salad looks tasty! I have some leftover lemon chicken that will taste good in this salad!

  37. Kaycee says

    This salad looks fantastic! Hubby hates having salads but I’m slowly winning him over! haha

  38. Heidi c says

    This sounds so good while also being a healthy choice! I need to buy some of the salad bags.

  39. Kasee Johnson says

    We don’t eat tomatoes in this house, but the rest of this salad sounds great! I never think to actually MAKE chicken for a salad, I usually use leftovers. But I love this option!

  40. Lissa Crane says

    I am a huge summer salad fan and this looks awesome! I love that you can do this with leftovers from your bbq and it’s quick and easy! I will definitely be making this salad as soon as it gets warmer by me!

  42. Trisha McKee says

    Absolutely delicious! And just in time for spring grilling. I want to have more salads.

  45. Mishelle Greening says

    That sounds like a great recipe and I think I may have all I need to make it for lunch! Yummy!

    Mishelle

  55. Kayla says

    I’m vegan, but this recipe seems like something my mother would love! I might try to make it for her when I am home for the summer.

  57. Molli Taylor says

    i really wish more people would see salads as a viable option for a meal. they are healthy and versatile

  59. Rosanne says

    I like the ingredients in this recipe especially the parmesan cheese. I’m dieting and doing a lot of chicken these days

  62. Jerry Marquardt says

    How healthy and delicious, all at the same time! I am trying this out this coming week.

  66. Jerry Marquardt says

    These nice Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad looks so delicious. What a flashback, I can barely wait to try this nice recipe out.

  68. Linda Szymoniak says

    My daughter and I love eating healthy salads. We love chicken, and this has spinach and kale, which we also love to eat. I’ll definitely have to make a batch of this.

  69. Renee Rousseau says

    The dry rub McCormick’s Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Flavor is new to me and sounds like a great “salad secret ingredient”. I am anxious to try both the Spin’n Stor Salad Spinning and Storage Bags and the McCormick’s Grill Mates.

  70. Dotty J Boucher says

    The salad looks very delicious! I sometimes keep my salad in a bag, sometimes it stays fresher
    @tisonlyme143

  73. Cynthia R says

    One of our new year’s resolutions is to eat better. I suspect we will be eating grilled chicken salad a lot more this year.

  75. heather says

    This salad looks so amazing and fresh and healthy I want to make it this week thanks for sharing this one.

  76. Lanie says

    This is pretty much how I make mine.. minus the tomatoes. I also like to add walnuts or almonds for extra crunch and protein.

  80. Kimberly “kaflickinger73” Flickinger says

    Looks very delicious, will have to make this for my mother and I.

  81. brandidawn says

    Oh yummy! We just had a chicken salad for dinner last night…this recipe looks way better than what we had!

  85. ladymagnolia99 says

    My husband and I eat things like this all the time. My husband loves using chicken in his salads.

    Judy Cox

  86. Pam Halligan says

    Topping a salad with grilled chicken is one of my favorite dinners. I don’t usually use kale, so I’ll have to switch it up and try it.

  87. Charity Cram says

    The Spin’n Store Salad Spinning and Storage Bags look really handy! I love a good salad like this!

  90. June S. says

    (Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad) This is one healthy salad recipe that will work out great for the diet that I am doing right now for my 2017 resolution.

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