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Grilled Chicken Salad with Turmeric Dressing

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 20 min

2 servings

Easy

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring grilled chicken and a vibrant turmeric dressing. This meal is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and leafy greens, making it a perfect choice for a healthy lunch.

Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

Turmeric1/10 Ginger1/10 Garlic2/10 Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/10Mixed Salad Greens

Ingredients

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 whole cucumber
0.25 cup red onion
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.

Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, ground ginger, minced garlic, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5: Add the sliced chicken to the salad, drizzle with the turmeric dressing, and toss well to combine.

Step 6: Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.