Description
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and tender orzo pasta with a zesty lemon herb dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cooked orzo, and diced avocado.
- Slice grilled chicken and place on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice, then toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning based on your taste.
- For added flavor, marinate chicken for a few hours before grilling.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad