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California grilled chicken salad recipe with lime and cilantro

California Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Salad
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5 oz. package mixed greens
  • 2 fresh chicken breasts
  • 1 ripe avocado cubed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1/8 cup ranch dressing
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat grill on high, then lower to medium. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place chicken on the grill for 5-6 minutes on each side. Chicken will be finished when juices run clear. Allow chicken to cool slightly.
  • Prep other ingredients: dice the avocado, cut the cherry tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and slice the onion and lime wedges.
  • Add mixed greens to a large bowl, then top with chopped cilantro and red onion. Evenly drizzle ranch dressing over the greens, then top with avocado and tomatoes.
  • Slice chicken breasts and add to the top of the salad. Squeeze a couple of slices of lime over the salad and add the remaining limes to the salad bowl.