California Chicken Salad Recipe
If you have ever tasted a california chicken salad recipe, you will never forget its taste. I will share with you how to make it at home.If you are new to the kitchen then don’t be afraid. I will guide you step by step.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt Optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook The Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Serve:
- Divide the California chicken salad among serving plates or bowls. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of each salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!