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22 Grilled Chicken Salads That Are Perfect For Summer

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD May 23, 2020
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Make a hearty salad by adding grilled chicken to the mix. These salad recipes are full of fresh vegetables and grains, which pair well with grilled chicken. The sear from the grill imparts a smokiness and depth of flavor to these salads. Recipes like Grilled Chicken Taco Salad and Chipotle Chicken, Halloumi & Grilled Romaine Salad are nutritious, tasty and celebrate grilling season.

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Grilled Chicken Taco Salad

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Peppery arugula, grilled corn and a tangy lime vinaigrette give this healthy taco salad recipe a serious upgrade. This recipe is the perfect vehicle for using the crushed-up tortilla chips at the bottom of the bag. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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Chipotle Chicken, Halloumi & Grilled Romaine Salad

<p>This dinner on the grill is ideal for the hottest days of summer when you can't bear to turn on the oven. A bright cilantro vinaigrette complements the smoky flavor from the chipotles and grilled vegetables, while grilled chicken and halloumi cheese add substance to this healthy salad recipe you'll want to put on heavy rotation all season. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019</p>
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This dinner on the grill is ideal for the hottest days of summer when you can't bear to turn on the oven. A bright cilantro vinaigrette complements the smoky flavor from the chipotles and grilled vegetables, while grilled chicken and halloumi cheese add substance to this healthy salad recipe you'll want to put on heavy rotation all season. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

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Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad

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A spicy rub on the chicken adds a robust complement to the cool salad greens in this low-calorie main dish. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken & Farro Herb Salad

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With tons of fresh herbs, arugula, olives and farro, this healthy chicken salad recipe makes a wonderful potluck platter or healthy dinner. We love the nutty flavor and quick cooking time of farro but other whole grains, such as freekeh, bulgur or couscous, are also good choices. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2015

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Apple & Grilled Chicken Salad with Cheddar Toasts

<p>This hearty grilled chicken salad recipe highlights the classic combination of sharp Cheddar and sweet crunchy apples. For a fabulous starter anytime you entertain, simply skip the chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2015</p>
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This hearty grilled chicken salad recipe highlights the classic combination of sharp Cheddar and sweet crunchy apples. For a fabulous starter anytime you entertain, simply skip the chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2015

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Grilled Greek Chicken & Vegetable Salad

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Fresh herbs, olives, and feta cheese give this grilled chicken and vegetable salad its distinct Greek flavor. On a hot summer evening when you don't want to be in the kitchen, fire up the grill and in 25 minutes, dinner is served. Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Freekeh, Preserved Lemon & Dried Cherries

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Dried cherries add color and sweet and tart flavor, while mint and parsley give this healthy grain salad recipe fresh notes. If fresh sweet cherries are available, you could add those instead. Serve this chicken salad recipe with tzatziki sauce and mixed greens on the side. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015

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Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken

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Try this satisfying salad recipe for an updated version of the classic Cobb. Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Grilled Chicken & Feta Greek Salad

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Packed with seven kinds of veggies, this salad will make a dent in your daily vitamin recommendations. Top your veggies with lean juicy chicken, tangy feta, and roasted red pepper hummus. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

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This Greek-inspired, main-dish chicken salad is enhanced with feta cheese, tomatoes and kalamata olives and served with a low-fat cucumber dressing. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Grilled Portobello-Chicken Row Salad

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This beautifully displayed grilled chicken salad recipe is a feast for the eyes! Fresh kale and romaine lettuce leaves are topped with grilled mushrooms, bell peppers and red onion and juicy grilled chicken. Fresh basil, Italian cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette finish the dish. Arrange on a large platter to serve for an impressive dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Grilled Chicken & Nectarine Chopped Salad

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For a more elegant presentation, arrange the ingredients for this main-course chicken and nectarine salad recipe separately on a large serving platter instead of combining them in a large bowl. Drizzle with the honey-dijon dressing just before serving. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2014

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Chicken, Kiwi and Avocado Salad

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This light lunch salad is full of flavor and texture. Sweet kiwi, creamy avocado and spicy radishes combine with grilled chicken in a lime and basil flavored dressing. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese

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Fresh mint appears twice here: finely chopped mint in the dressing and whole mint leaves in the strawberry chicken salad, tossed with tender greens. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2020

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Southwest Grilled Chicken Caesar

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In this Southwestern spin on the classic Caesar salad, avocado stands in for raw egg and some of the oil in this rich, creamy dressing. Grilled spice-rubbed chicken makes it satisfying.

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Lebanese Fattoush Salad with Grilled Chicken

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Fattoush is a popular salad in Lebanon made with mixed greens, a lemony vinaigrette and pita bread pieces. Toasting the pita adds crunch and a sprinkle of ground sumac--which grows wild all over Lebanon--adds depth. Let the salad sit for a bit to let the pita soak up the lemony dressing.

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Szechwan Chicken Salad

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Jicama, a crisp root vegetable, stars in this grilled chicken salad with carrot, cucumbers, and enoki mushrooms. A light sprinkling of peanuts adds crunch and flavor. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chicken-Brown Rice Salad

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Artichoke hearts and shredded cabbage in this recipe make this whole grain chicken salad hearty enough for summer dinners. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Feta, Corn & Chicken Salad with Smoky Tomato Dressing

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This hearty chicken salad recipe is full of grilled sweet corn, scallions, salty feta, escarole, pine nuts and spicy chicken. Smoked paprika gives the tomato dressing a bacon-like flavor. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2012

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Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast Salad

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This healthy buttermilk chicken salad recipe serves up delicious buttermilk fried chicken, without the frying and on a bed of greens. Using salt in the brine to draw moisture into the chicken, buttermilk to tenderize and a heap of herbs for fresh flavor, this healthy chicken salad is perfect for an easy dinner or for a potluck.

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Lemon-Lime Chicken, Kale & Mango Salad

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Hazelnuts, blueberries and fresh ginger are welcome additions to this kale and chicken salad. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Strawberry Dressing

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Balsamic vinegar, strawberries and black pepper are a classic Italian trio: spicy and sweet, refined and earthy. Here they combine in a delicious dinner salad, topped with grilled chicken and toasted almonds. This dressing is also great on a salad of arugula, goat cheese and pecans. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Spring 2003

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    1 of 22 Grilled Chicken Taco Salad
    2 of 22 Chipotle Chicken, Halloumi & Grilled Romaine Salad
    3 of 22 Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad
    4 of 22 Chicken & Farro Herb Salad
    5 of 22 Apple & Grilled Chicken Salad with Cheddar Toasts
    6 of 22 Grilled Greek Chicken & Vegetable Salad
    7 of 22 Grilled Chicken Salad with Freekeh, Preserved Lemon & Dried Cherries
    8 of 22 Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken
    9 of 22 Grilled Chicken & Feta Greek Salad
    10 of 22 Grilled Greek Chicken Salad
    11 of 22 Grilled Portobello-Chicken Row Salad
    12 of 22 Grilled Chicken & Nectarine Chopped Salad
    13 of 22 Chicken, Kiwi and Avocado Salad
    14 of 22 Strawberry Chicken Salad with Mint & Goat Cheese
    15 of 22 Southwest Grilled Chicken Caesar
    16 of 22 Lebanese Fattoush Salad with Grilled Chicken
    17 of 22 Szechwan Chicken Salad
    18 of 22 Chicken-Brown Rice Salad
    19 of 22 Feta, Corn & Chicken Salad with Smoky Tomato Dressing
    20 of 22 Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast Salad
    21 of 22 Lemon-Lime Chicken, Kale & Mango Salad
    22 of 22 Grilled Chicken Salad with Fresh Strawberry Dressing

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