Paleo Grilled Chicken Salad
Savor the freshness of our Paleo Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad, featuring grilled chicken, mixed greens, and a honey Dijon dressing—perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Four medium boneless, and skinless
- Mixed Greens: Eight cups a combination of romaine, arugula, and baby spinach recommended
- Hard-boiled Eggs: Four peeled and quartered
- Avocado: One large sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes: One cup halved
- Red Onion: One-half cup thinly sliced
- Cooked and Crumbled Bacon: One-half cup
- Dairy-Free Blue Cheese: One-quarter cup crumbled (optional)
- Seasoning: Salt and pepper adjusted to taste
- Olive Oil: Sufficient quantity for grilling
- For the Honey Dijon Dressing:
- Olive Oil: One-quarter cup
- Dijon Mustard: Two tablespoons
- Sweetener: Two tablespoons of honey or maple syrup for a strict paleo alternative
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Two tablespoons
- Seasoning: Salt and pepper adjusted to taste
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Begin by preheating the grill to a medium-high setting. Ensure the grate is lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Seasoning the Chicken: Season each chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for approximately six to seven minutes on each side, ensuring the meat is thoroughly cooked through. Once done, remove from heat and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly. This rest period helps in retaining the meat's juices.
- Assembling the Salad: In a substantial bowl, combine the mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bacon. This mixture should be tossed lightly to integrate the ingredients evenly.
- Preparing the Dressing: In a smaller bowl, combine the olive oil, Dijon mustard, chosen sweetener, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk these components together until the dressing achieves a smooth and homogenous consistency.
- Combining Components: Add the thinly sliced grilled chicken to the bowl containing the salad mix. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all components are evenly coated.
- Final Touches: If utilizing, sprinkle the crumbled dairy-free blue cheese over the salad. It is recommended that the salad is served immediately to preserve the freshness of the ingredients and the crispness of the greens.