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Grilled Pineapple Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A fresh and flavorful salad combining grilled pineapple, seasoned chicken, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 large chicken breasts (Pat dry and season)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (For chicken and pineapple)
  • 1 tsp pink sea salt
  • 1 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 2 tsp red pepper flakes

Additional

  • 1 whole pineapple (Skin removed, core removed, sliced into circles)
  • 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 2 red onion red onion (Thinly sliced)
  • 1 2 cucumber cucumber (Sliced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (Halved)
  • 1 avocado avocado (Peeled and sliced)
  • 1 4 cup extra virgin olive oil (For dressing)
  • 1 4 cup lime juice (For dressing)
  • 2 tbsp honey (For dressing)

Dressing Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic powder (For dressing)
  • 1 2 tsp pink sea salt (For dressing)
  • 1 2 tsp black pepper (For dressing)
  • 1 2 tsp red pepper flakes (For dressing)

Instructions 

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Prepare pineapple slices by drizzling with olive oil and seasoning chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Grill chicken for 7 minutes per side and pineapple for 3-4 minutes per side. While grilling, chop vegetables and prepare dressing by whisking olive oil, lime juice, honey, and seasonings.
  • Slice grilled chicken into strips and assemble salad layers with romaine, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, and pineapple.
  • Pour dressing over salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken beforehand or add fresh herbs to the dressing.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Grilled, Pineapple