Vegan Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken

Indulge in the vibrant freshness of this Vegan Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken, a recipe that combines crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of colorful vegetables like shaved carrot ribbons, cucumber rounds, and red bell pepper strips. While the "grilled chicken" in the title is a nod to its classic inspiration, this plant-based spin is completely vegan, featuring creamy avocado and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh parsley adds an herbal brightness, while a touch of red onion offers a sharp, tangy bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a standalone meal or as a refreshing side dish. It's a delicious and wholesome way to infuse your day with plant-based goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or in a salad spinner.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.

Step 4

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot into long ribbons or thin slices and add them to the salad.

Step 5

Remove seeds and membranes from the red bell pepper half and cut it into thin strips. Add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Dice the avocado and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad for a sharp flavor contrast.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for a touch of freshness.

Step 9

In a small bowl or jar, mix together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them evenly with the dressing.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately as a light meal or as a side to another delicious vegan dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(872.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	628.6

Total Fat 51.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 725.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.2mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 2204.4mg	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: 67.9%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 26.3%