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High Protein Low Calorie Chicken Avocado Lettuce Salad: A Crisp, Fresh Recipe

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A vibrant, high-protein salad combining juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp lettuce with a bright citrus dressing. Perfect for fitness-focused meals, this low-calorie, quick-prep dish uses accessible ingredients and balances textures and nutrients for a satisfying, wholesome eat-in or meal-prepped option

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
2 ripe avocados, diced
4 cups mixed romaine and butter lettuce
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat
In a bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and a few grinds of black pepper to create the marinade
Marinate chicken breasts 15 minutes
Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side, until fully cooked
Slice chicken into strips
In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro
Whisk remaining dressing ingredients into the marinade
Toss salad with dressing and serve

Notes

Meal prep components for up to 3 days
Use lemon juice as a non-kosher alternative
Add jalapeño for extra heat
Store dressing separately if prepping ahead

  • Author: Madelyn
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Low Calorie Meals
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad portion
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg