Chicken Asparagus Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Chicken Asparagus Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp ingredients and bold flavors. Tender, juicy grilled chicken breasts crown a bed of baby spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and perfectly blanched asparagus spears. This wholesome salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing made from lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, tying all the flavors together in every bite. Topped with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious, offering a perfect balance of protein, greens, and healthy fats. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or a refreshing lunch. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving it fresh, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser with its incredible taste and vibrant presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 pound Asparagus spears
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 piece Avocado
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

Grill or cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 4

While the chicken cooks, snap the woody ends off the asparagus and blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, blanched asparagus, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix.

Step 7

Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Chicken Asparagus Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1437.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1564.5

Total Fat 90.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 395.8mg	0%
Sodium 4086.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 142.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 838.7mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 3614.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 13.2%