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Chicken Fajita-Inspired Salad with Grilled Veggies

This Chicken Fajita-Inspired Salad is complete with delicious grilled veggies, fresh herbs and a yummy salsa verde dressing!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Fajita, Spicy, Summer, Yummy
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Emily

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • juice of 2 limes, separated
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups lettuce of your choice
  • 2 bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/8ths
  • 3 small zucchinis or ~10 asparagus stalks
  • 2 green onions
  • 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil, separated
  • 2 tbsp salsa verde (or 2 tsp sriracha)
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

Marinate Chicken

  • In a container, add 2 chicken breasts, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, salt and pepper. You can marinate this for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.

Prep Veggies

  • If you haven't already, seed bell peppers and cut into eighths. Place on a large tray.
  • Slice zucchinis into thin slices or, if using asparagus, chop off the ends. Add to tray.
  • Rinse and remove ends from green onions. Add to tray.
  • Cover zucchini with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.

Grill Time!

  • At this point, turn on your barbecue (you could also roast the chicken and veggies in the oven).
  • Once hot, place chicken breasts and veggies on grill and close barbecue.
  • The green onions will take 2 minutes per side, while the other veggies will be 4-5 minutes per side. The chicken should take about 5 minutes per side. Just keep an eye on everything!

Putting It All Together

  • While chicken and veggies are cooling, prep the salad dressing. To a jar or bowl, add 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp salsa verde, 1 tbsp white vinegar and one garlic clove, finely diced. Shake to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add 4 cups of lettuce.
  • Slice the chicken and veggies and add to salad.
  • Top with sliced avocado, crumbled feta and cilantro.
  • Finish off with dressing and enjoy!