Paleo Grilled Chicken Salad

This Paleo Grilled Chicken Salad is a delicious and healthy meal that adheres to the Paleo diet principles. It features tender grilled chicken breast served on a bed of fresh mixed greens, accompanied by a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed greens e
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• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped nuts or seeds for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade for the chicken

Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade, ensuring they are well-covered

Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 74C and the chicken is cooked through

Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes

While the chicken is resting, prepare the salad by arranging the mixed greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a serving platter

In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing

Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips and place them on top of the salad

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and chicken

If desired, garnish with chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch and flavor

Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Grilled Chicken Salad