Description
Ensalada de Pollo is a vibrant chicken salad bursting with fresh flavors and crunch. This delightful dish combines tender grilled chicken with crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing that ties it all together. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this salad is not just a meal but an experience that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 2. While the chicken cools, chop romaine, dice cucumber and cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 4. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, avocado cubes, and sliced chicken. Drizzle dressing over the salad and mix well.
- 5. Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg