Healthy Grilled Chicken Salad Bowl with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing
A vibrant, protein-packed salad with grilled chicken, avocado, crisp veggies, and a homemade avocado cilantro dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches, meal prep, or light dinners!
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts butterflied or halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder optional for spice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
For the Salad:
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked corn fresh, canned, or grilled
- ¼ cup red onion optional
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
For the Avocado Cilantro Dressing:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayo for dairy-free
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 –3 tbsp water to thin
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Grill the Chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub evenly on chicken.
- Grill 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Squeeze lime juice over top and let rest before slicing.
- Make the Dressing: Blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper until creamy. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide romaine into four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and corn. Drizzle dressing generously and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately!