Lemon-herb grilled chicken salad with fresh greens and cucumbers.

Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Salad

August 21, 20251 min read

Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Salad

There's something about summer that just brings for a crisp, refreshing salad. This Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken Salad is light yet satisfying, bursting with fresh herbs, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for those warm August days when you want flavor without the heaviness.

INGREDIENTS

Lemon-herb grilled chicken salad with fresh greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers served on a white plate – healthy summer recipe.
  • 3 oz chicken breast

  • 2 cups mixed greens

  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley

  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt

  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.

  2. Season chicken breast with pink Himalayan Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

  3. Grill Chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).

  4. While chicken cooks, prepare salad by combining mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper in a large bowl.

  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and basil.

  6. Slice cooked chicken and arrange over the salad.

  7. Drizzle dressing over the top, toss lightly, and serve immediately.

Chicken prepared with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs ready for grilling

"This salad delivers big on flavor without weighing you down. Enjoy it as a quick lunch or light dinner, and savor the fresh taste of summer while it lasts."

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min

Servings: 1

Macros (per serving)

Calories: 210

Protein: 27g

Fat: 7g

Carbs: 9g

Jen Sells is a wellness entrepreneur and coach specializing in gut health, midlife women’s health, body transformation, and mental wellness. She helps women break free from the diet cycle through her signature Elite Nutrition Metabolic Reset, guiding them to restore balance, boost energy, and feel like themselves again—inside and out.

Jen Sells

Jen Sells is a wellness entrepreneur and coach specializing in gut health, midlife women’s health, body transformation, and mental wellness. She helps women break free from the diet cycle through her signature Elite Nutrition Metabolic Reset, guiding them to restore balance, boost energy, and feel like themselves again—inside and out.

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