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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad

Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Course: Salad
Keyword: chicken, salad, summer
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tsp mixed herbs
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt & pepper

Salad

  • 500 g chicken breasts
  • 1 pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag mixed leaf salad
  • 1 cup plum tomatoes
  • 250 g diced bacon
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  • To make the dressing for the salad, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Set to one side.
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1/3 of the dressing. Let sit for 10 minutes. Set your skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add boiling water to a large pot. Boil the rice, according to package directions. Once cooked, drain the pot. Add the cheese and 1/3 of the dressing and toss to combine. At the same time, heat oil in a small pan and cook the diced bacon until crispy.
  • Place the salad leaves on a large plate. Add the tomatoes and peppers. Next, add the rice, spreading it around the plate. Top with the chicken, bacon and avocado. Serve warm.