Description
A light and refreshing summer meal featuring grilled chicken or tofu mixed with vibrant vegetables, perfect for supporting weight loss goals.
Ingredients
- Grilled chicken or tofu
- Mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Bell peppers
- Avocado
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken or tofu until cooked through and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- Slice the avocado and add it to the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with grilled chicken or tofu and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with whole grain bread or quinoa for extra fiber. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days, keeping the dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: summer, healthy, weight loss, salad, grilled chicken, tofu, fresh vegetables