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Grilled Chicken Cabbage Salad

Grilled Chicken Cabbage Salad

This grilled chicken cabbage salad is fresh and flavorful, perfect for a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces free range organic boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the Salad
  • 4 cups cabbage — purple, green or a mix shredded
  • ½ piece carrot — peeled and shredded
  • 2 pieces green onions — root end removed and sliced thin
  • 1 piece zucchini — grilled and sliced
  • ½ cup red onions — chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • a pinch red crushed pepper
  • to taste salt and fresh ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad by combining cabbage, carrot, green onions, zucchini, and red onions in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, red crushed pepper, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  5. Once the chicken is done, slice it and add it to the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

You can customize this salad with other vegetables or add nuts for extra crunch.