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summer dinner

Summer Dinner Made Easy: 7 Fresh Salad Ideas


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A refreshing summer dinner salad with grilled chicken and seasonal vegetables.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
  6. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  7. Add sliced chicken on top of the salad.
  8. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled tofu.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: summer dinner, salad, grilled chicken