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Slimming Citrus Chicken Salad

A Refreshing and Healthy Citrus Delight

2servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Slimming Citrus Chicken Salad

About this recipe

Indulge in a vibrant and healthy meal with our Slimming Citrus Chicken Salad. Packed with refreshing citrus flavors, creamy avocado, and lean grilled chicken, this salad offers a perfect balance of taste and nutrition, ideal for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill or bake the chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes, then slice into strips.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chicken, grapefruit, orange, avocado, red onion, and almonds.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, garnishing with additional almonds if desired.

Chef's tip

For a vegan option, consider replacing the chicken with grilled tofu and the honey with maple syrup.

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