Grilled Chicken Summer Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Grilled Chicken Summer Salad
30 min.
8
313kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of summer flavors with our Grilled Chicken Summer Salad! This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for those warm sunny days, this salad combines the juicy sweetness of nectarines and blueberries with the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a main course that won't weigh you down, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is the ideal choice. The grilled chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, adds a hearty protein boost, making it a well-rounded meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad that serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a simple family dinner. The combination of fresh salad greens, zesty raspberry-poppy seed dressing, and the smoky flavor of grilled chicken creates a dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, mouthwatering summer salad!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup blueberries fresh
  • 1.5 cups nectarines pitted sliced
  • cup pecans toasted
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • cup salad dressing 
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  • cups the salad (from 10-oz. pkg.)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is heated, sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.
  2. Divide salad greens evenly onto individual serving plates. Top each with nectarines, onion, pecans and blueberries.
  3. Cut chicken into slices; arrange in center of each plate.
  4. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories313kcal
Protein33.28%
Fat51.86%
Carbs14.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
1.69
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.771739161533%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.68mg
Petunidin
2.92mg
Delphinidin
4.18mg
Malvidin
6.25mg
Peonidin
1.88mg
Catechin
2.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.76mg
Epicatechin
0.84mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
3.69mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.77kcal
15.64%
Fat:18.19g
27.98%
Saturated Fat:2.29g
14.29%
Carbohydrates:11.73g
3.91%
Net Carbohydrates:9.65g
3.51%
Sugar:7.28g
8.09%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:582.67mg
25.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.26g
52.52%
Vitamin B3:12.55mg
62.73%
Selenium:37.46µg
53.52%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.58%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.07%
Phosphorus:303.85mg
30.39%
Vitamin K:19.69µg
18.75%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.45%
Potassium:626.33mg
17.9%
Vitamin C:13.58mg
16.46%
Magnesium:54.78mg
13.7%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.72%
Vitamin A:600.78IU
12.02%
Copper:0.24mg
11.95%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.65%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.45%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.34%
Fiber:2.08g
8.31%
Folate:26.84µg
6.71%
Iron:1.21mg
6.71%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Calcium:28.23mg
2.82%