Chicken Avocado Salad with Roasted Asparagus

Fresh, salty, creamy, and oh so delicious are the makings of this delectable, healthy grilled chicken salad. Plus, its ingredients are packed with amazing health benefits. Asparagus is a natural diuretic and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. And the spinach and arugula mix is a great base to get some dark leafy greens into your diet. Add in some peas and bacon (everything is better with a little bacon), and this will be a go-to item for this year’s lunch and dinner menus.

2020-01-12 20:05:07

Serves 4

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Chicken

1 Tbsp oil oil
8 oz chicken breast, sliced

Asparagus

1 Tbsp butter
2 c asparagus, chopped
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Salad

4 c arugula or spinach (or a mix of both)
1/2 c cooked peas
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 c bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Fresh basil for topping

Dressing

1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c balsamic vinegar

To grill the chicken

Heat skillet on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Lower heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil, making sure entire pan is coated.
Place chicken breast in pan and cook 5-6 minutes on first side without moving.
Flip the chicken breast over with tongs or a fork and cook on the other side for 5-6 additional minutes.
Remove chicken from pan and allow chicken breast to rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

To roast the asparagus