Grilled Chicken and Squash Salad with Lime-Taco Dressing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Grilled Chicken and Squash Salad with Lime-Taco Dressing
40 min.
4
579kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than our Grilled Chicken and Squash Salad with Lime-Taco Dressing! This delightful recipe combines the smoky flavors of grilled chicken and vegetables with the refreshing zest of lime, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or even a main course that will impress your guests.

With its gluten-free and dairy-free features, this salad caters to a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on taste. The star of the dish is the tender, juicy chicken breast, grilled to perfection and paired with sweet butternut squash and caramelized red onions. The addition of creamy avocado and a colorful mix of salad greens adds both texture and nutrition, making this salad a feast for the eyes and the palate.

The highlight of this recipe is undoubtedly the Lime-Taco Dressing, which infuses the dish with a tangy kick and a hint of spice. It’s easy to prepare and can be used both for marinating the chicken and drizzling over the finished salad, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is not only quick to make but also a great way to enjoy fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Dive into this deliciously healthy meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • small butternut squash peeled cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces ( 3 cups)
  • medium onion red sliced
  • 10 ounces the salad mixed (romaine, iceberg and leaf lettuce or another mix)
  • medium avocado diced pitted peeled
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup limeade concentrate frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • oz taco seasoning 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Make Lime-Taco Dressing. Use about 1/4 cup dressing for grilling; reserve remaining dressing to drizzle on salad. Toss squash and onion with about 2 tablespoons dressing for grilling in large bowl.
  2. Place squash and onion in grill basket (grill “wok”).
  3. Place chicken and grill basket on grill. Cover and grill 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning chicken once and shaking grill basket or stirring vegetables occasionally, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut and vegetables are tender.
  4. Brush chicken and vegetables with remaining dressing for grilling during last 5 minutes of grilling.
  5. Arrange salad greens on large platter. Top with avocado, squash and onion.
  6. Cut each chicken breast into slices; fan over vegetables.
  7. Drizzle with reserved dressing.
  8. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories579kcal
Protein22.69%
Fat44.02%
Carbs33.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.82
Glycemic Load
5.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.548695437286%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:579.09kcal
28.95%
Fat:29.5g
45.38%
Saturated Fat:4.71g
29.41%
Carbohydrates:50.18g
16.73%
Net Carbohydrates:41.22g
14.99%
Sugar:21.72g
24.14%
Cholesterol:90.72mg
30.24%
Sodium:768.72mg
33.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.21g
68.42%
Vitamin A:21531.22IU
430.62%
Vitamin B3:18.36mg
91.81%
Vitamin C:69.31mg
84.01%
Vitamin B6:1.57mg
78.74%
Selenium:47.12µg
67.32%
Potassium:1603.01mg
45.8%
Vitamin K:47.04µg
44.8%
Phosphorus:422.48mg
42.25%
Vitamin E:5.51mg
36.71%
Vitamin B5:3.6mg
36.01%
Fiber:8.96g
35.84%
Manganese:0.66mg
33.12%
Folate:129.26µg
32.31%
Magnesium:127.18mg
31.79%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.13%
Iron:3.17mg
17.62%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.26%
Copper:0.33mg
16.36%
Calcium:120.49mg
12.05%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.03%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%