Grilled chicken and fruit salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this dish a favorite among adults and children alike. The grilled chicken provides a lean protein source, while the fruit salad adds a dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SEASONAL FRUIT
Both beautiful in presentation and taste, this salad uses fresh berries in summer (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), and orange segments in winter. Anytime of year this composed salad will bring rave reviews.
Provided by Karena
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
- Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 46 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 428.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
This is a great way to use leftover grilled chicken breasts from dinner the night before. I like it on wheat. My husband likes it on sourdough.
Provided by Erin Noel
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, pepper, garlic powder, and celery salt until combined. Combine the chicken, celery, cranberries, and cashews in a large bowl. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Divide the chicken salad between four of the slices of toast; top each with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Complete each sandwich with the remaining toast slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 77.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1048.2 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
GRILLED CHICKEN, PEACH, AND ARUGULA SALAD
Yummy salad!
Provided by trisha1985
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
- Brush 1 teaspoon oil onto cut-side of peaches.
- Place peaches, cut-side down, onto grill and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer peaches to a plate.
- Brush remaining oil onto both sides of chicken breasts and season with salt.
- Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into thin pieces and cut peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Toss arugula and dressing together in a bowl. Divide dressed arugula among plates; top with peaches and chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PEACH SALAD
Grilled peaches turn this simple chicken and arugula salad with mustard dressing into something worth swooning over.
Provided by Kerri Conan
Categories Chicken Fruit Poultry Fourth of July Picnic Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Peach Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Self Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill on high; set grill rack 4 to 6 inches above heat source. Season chicken with salt and pepper; coat with cooking spray. Grill chicken, turning once, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, 5 to 8 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Coat peaches with cooking spray; spread skin side up on grill grates; grill, turning once, until juicy but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. In a salad bowl, whisk mustard, vinegar, oil and 1 tablespoon water. Toss with arugula. Divide arugula among 4 plates. Slice chicken and peaches; distribute evenly among plates.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD
Finding foods that my husband will eat is sometimes a challenge. I came up with this salad in an effort to duplicate one of his favorite restaurant dishes. He ate very bite!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Add chicken strips; seal bag and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. , To serve, arrange greens on four serving plates; top with tomatoes, pineapple, onions and warm chicken. Drizzle with dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 58g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD
A dynamite grilled chicken and tropical fruit salad that is nice on a warm summer evening. 8 hour chill time.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h24m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the chicken and salad: In a small bowl, add the marmalade, soy sauce, lemon juice, and fresh ginger; stir to combine; remove 1/4 cup marmalade mixture and refrigerate.
- Put chicken breast halves in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; add in the remaining marmalade mixture; seal bag; shake around to coat; chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
- Cut pineapple into spears.
- Peel jicama and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Put the pineapple and jicama in a large heavy-duty plastic zip-lock bag; add in the reserved marmalade mixture; seal and shake around to coat; chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
- Make the vinaigrette: Add all vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl; whisk to combine; set aside.
- Take chicken out of marinade bag and discard marinade.
- Drain pineapple mixture.
- On a well greased grill rack, grill chicken over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until done.
- Grill pineapple and jicama 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Cut chicken, pineapple, and jicama into bite-sized pieces.
- Add chicken, pineapple, jicama, strawberry halves, and raspberries to a large bowl; add orange-raspberry vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve salad over lettuce leaves.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD
Thanks to fresh, colorful kiwi, raspberries and cantaloupe, this savory and sweet idea is as pretty as it is smart.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat greased grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken 10 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce. Cut into strips.
- Cover 4 salad plates with greens; top with fruit, onions and chicken. Drizzle with dressing.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH SEASONAL FRUIT
Both beautiful in presentation and taste, this salad uses fresh berries in the summer (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), and orange slices in winter. Anytime of year this composed salad will bring rave reviews.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 35m
Yield 6 salads, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each sides, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice.
- Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, berries/oranges, and pecans. Drizzle each with dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 479.7, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 17.8
GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Place on preheated, lightly greased grill and cook on medium heat until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 170°F Peel mango and cut flesh into strips. Peel orange, and slice horizontally. Set aside.
- To make vinaigrette: Process ingredients in food processor or blender until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To assemble salad: Line plates with lettuce leaves and arrange half the fruit on each plate. Top with a sliced chicken breast. Drizzle with raspberry vinaigrette and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 99.2, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 32.6, Protein 33.5
GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cathleen Colbert
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grill chicken breasts and slice on the bias.
- Wash and carefully dry spinach leaves.
- Remove stems and fill salad bowl.
- Slice cucumbers and arrange around the edge of the bowl.
- Scatter tomatoes over salad and arrange chicken on top.
- Sprinkle with nuts and fruit.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper in blender and mix thoroughly.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.6, Fat 63.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 656.2, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 22, Protein 32.9
GRILLED FRUIT SALAD
Grilled fruit salad is a great snack for cold days, it is bright and colorful but still makes your tummy warm! The fruit may stick to the grill at first, which is normal; keep cooking!
Provided by orio
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a stovetop grill over medium heat. Arrange pineapple, apple, raspberries, and banana on heated grill surface; cook 5 to 7 minutes. Stir and cook until fruit is heated through, 7 to 8 more minutes. Transfer cooked fruit to a bowl and stir in chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
GRILLED CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD
This is one of my go-to summer salads. It's great with almost any grilled meat and fruit you have on hand. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cool. , Cut chicken into thin strips. In a 4-qt. glass salad bowl, layer the cabbage, red pepper, celery, chicken and nectarines. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, orange zest, garlic and salt. Spoon over salad. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
GRILLED STONE FRUIT SALAD
Summer is the time we enjoy grilling and adding fresh fruit to our menu, and this smoky-sweet salad is the best of both worlds! I like to marinate the fruits for extra flavor before I grill them. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, melted butter and mint. Add fruit; marinate 30 minutes, turning once. Drain, reserving marinade., Grill fruit, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat 4-6 minutes. Turn; brush with reserved marinade. Grill, uncovered, brushing again, until fruit is tender but not mushy, 4-6 more minutes. Remove from heat; cool 5-10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut fruit into quarters., Whisk together olive oil, honey, kosher salt, allspice and remaining lemon juice. Drizzle half the dressing over arugula, tossing until well coated; place arugula on a large serving platter. Add grilled fruit; drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill.
- Peel mango and cut flesh into strips; set aside.
- Peel orange and slice horizontally; set aside.
- Process all vinaigrette ingredients in food processor or blender until well mixed.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Line plates with lettuce and arrange half the fruit on each plate.
- Top with sliced chicken breast.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 145, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 39.8, Protein 29.2
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal fruits: This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Choose a variety of fruits: This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different fruits: Some unexpected fruits that work well in chicken and fruit salads include mango, papaya, and pineapple.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing.
- Season the chicken well: This will help to bring out the flavor of the chicken and make it more flavorful.
- Grill the chicken until it is cooked through: This will help to ensure that the chicken is safe to eat.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before slicing it: This will help to prevent the chicken from shredding.
- Serve the salad immediately: This will ensure that the salad is at its best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Chicken and fruit salad is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy meal that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a chicken and fruit salad that is both delicious and nutritious. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give chicken and fruit salad a try!
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