Easy, summery salad; great for all those low-carb eaters. I make this lemon-pepper chicken salad for my husband when he is on his Atkins® diet.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 2 limes
- 6 skinless , boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning , divided
- 0.5 heads iceberg lettuce , chopped
- 4 carrots , chopped
- 2 tomatoes , chopped
- 2 cucumbers , chopped
- 0.25 cups sliced green onions , Optional
Instructions
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1
Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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3
Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
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4
Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
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5
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
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6
Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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