Cowboy Salad
Cowboy Salad is a vibrant, hearty dish that captures the essence of summer with its refreshing mix of grilled chicken, crisp greens, and zesty dressing. Perfect for barbecues or light dinners, this salad offers a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 5 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken cooks, wash and chop mixed greens; halve cherry tomatoes; slice cucumber; and finely slice red onion.
- In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Shake well.
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg