Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad
This Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad provides 11g protein and 356 calories per serving — a lighter salad best paired with additional protein for complete meals. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, functioning as a high-volume side to boost nutrient density without dominating your macro allocation.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(30g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- •Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
- •Cucumber
- •Tomato
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(198g)
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(120g)
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1Whisk together all the marinade / dressing ingredients in large, shallow dish. Pour out 1/2 cup to use as the dressing; reserve in the refrigerator for later to use as the dressing.
- 2Add the chicken to the marinade in the shallow dish and evenly coat; cover and allow to marinade for 30 minutes.
- 3While chicken is marinading, prepare all of the salad ingredients (except for the avocado) in a large bowl and mix.
- 4Heat a large grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan along with any marinade left over in the bowl. Grill or sear until the chicken is golden on the outside and cooked through, (about 5-6 minutes each side).
- 5Remove chicken from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thickly and arrange over salad. Slice avocados and arrange on salad. Drizzle with the reserved UNTOUCHED dressing, and serve!
Nutrition — Per Serving
356
calories
11g
protein
29g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 19g
- Saturated fat
- 9.2g
- Sodium
- 807 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.1g
4 servings per batch · ~363g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 11g of protein, 356 calories, 29g fat, and 19g carbs. This is a lower-protein option, so it works best as a side or lighter lunch rather than a standalone meal for protein targets.
How long does Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad take to make?
Marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings, meaning you can batch multiple meals in minimal time on the stovetop. This is one of the fastest lunch options to prepare and portion for the week.
Is Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad good for fat loss?
At 356 calories per serving, this salad fits well into moderate calorie deficits, though the 11g protein is on the lower side for standalone meals. Pair it with a higher-protein option or add extra chicken to hit daily protein targets while staying within calorie goals.
