• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Sunday Supper Movement logo
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Sunday Supper Pledge
    • Family Foodie TV
  • Browse Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dinner Ideas
    • Side Dishes
    • Best Dessert Recipes
  • Grilling Recipes
  • Cooking Chart
  • Newsletter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Browse Recipes
  • Holiday Recipes
  • Newsletter
  • Cookbooks
  • Media
  • Contact Us
  • The Sunday Supper Pledge
  • Follow us on social!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Grilled Chicken Salad

    Grilled Chicken Salad

    Published: Jun 8, 2023 Modified: Jun 8, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

    Share
    Pin
    Share

    Sunday Supper is an Amazon Associate and may receive compensation for purchases made through affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

    My Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is an easy summer salad recipe with so much flavor! Complete with crisp, fresh veggies and deliciously creamy buttermilk ranch dressing, you can make this simple salad using freshly grilled chicken or leftovers.

    Slices of grilled chicken on a salad with buttermilk ranch dressing and a fork
    Jump to:
    • Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
    • Salad with Chicken Ingredients
    • Salad with Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes Tips
    • Chicken Salad Dressing Ingredients
    • How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    • Grilled Chicken Salad FAQs
    • Salad Recipes for Dinner
    • 📌 Pin it for later!
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

    I love making dinner salad recipes over the summer! When it’s hot outside, there’s nothing like a refreshing salad for dinner or lunch. This Grilled Chicken Salad with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is by far one of my family’s favorites of all the summer salad recipes I make!

    Complete with fresh veggies (including my favorite, avocado!), this easy grilled chicken salad is truly so delicious. Give it a try this summer and I know you’ll be hooked!

    I love adding Crispy Air Fryer Bacon to this salad for even more flavor!

    Close up of grilled chicken salad with buttermilk ranch dressing

    Salad with Chicken Ingredients

    • Boneless chicken breasts (or already Grilled Chicken Breasts)
    • Olive oil
    • Salt & pepper
    • Garlic powder
    • Dried oregano
    • Fresh baby spinach (or salad greens of choice)
    • Red onion
    • Bell pepper
    • Cucumber
    • Grape or cherry tomatoes
    • Avocado
    • Salad dressing (I highly recommend our Buttermilk Ranch Dressing)
    Ingredients to make grilled chicken salad with labels

    Salad with Grilled Chicken

    1. Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano in a medium bowl. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    2. Heat a grill to medium-high heat and brush with more olive oil. When ready, add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. I always recommend using a meat thermometer and using my Chicken Temperature Chart!
    3. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest while you prepare the rest of the salad.
    4. In a large salad bowl or serving plate, add spinach and veggies.
    5. Slice the chicken and toss it with the salad.
    6. Top with homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, or your salad dressing of choice.
    7. Serve and enjoy!

    Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes Tips

    • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating to ensure even cooking.
    • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken should be cooked to 165°F to ensure doneness. Don’t overcook it!
    • Allow grilled chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
    • Customize your salad by using your favorite salad veggies and salad greens. Add-ins like crumbled cheese, nuts, croutons, or seeds are great additions! I like sunflower seeds for salad.
    • Always use a meat thermometer and follow the perfect chicken temperature on my Chicken Temperature Chart!
    • Shredded chicken, Greek Chicken, and buttermilk chicken also work really well in this recipe.
    Veggies in a bowl for making grilled chicken salad

    Chicken Salad Dressing Ingredients

    • Buttermilk
    • Greek yogurt or sour cream
    • Mayonnaise
    • Olive oil
    • Minced garlic
    • Salt and pepper
    • Fresh chopped dill, chives, and parsley
    • Onion powder
    • Lemon juice

    My homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is so easy to make and pairs beautifully with this easy summer salad. I guarantee you’ll love it!

    Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    How to Make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a large mason jar and stir together.
    2. Close the lid tightly and shake well to finish mixing.
    3. Serve over salad

    Grilled Chicken Salad FAQs

    Can I make the grilled chicken salad ahead of time?

    Many of the steps to making this salad can be done ahead of time. The chicken can be marinated for up to 12 hours (if marinating for more than 30 minutes, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge).

    Bring the chicken to room temperature before grilling. Grilled chicken has the best flavor straight off the grill, but you could even grill the chicken ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to assemble the salad!

    You can also wash and chop all the veggies ahead of time and store covered in the fridge.

    However, don’t slice the avocado ahead of time (it will brown!), and add the salad dressing when assembling the salad so your greens don’t wilt.

    What makes a good grilled chicken salad dressing?

    My homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is a delicious dressing for grilled chicken salad. You could also try homemade blue cheese dressing or creamy balsamic dressing.

    Can I use leftover chicken for the salad?

    Freshly grilled chicken for salad works best, but you can use leftover sliced chicken if you prefer. It will be delicious with the flavors of this easy summer salad recipe.

    Sliced chicken on grilled chicken salad

    Salad Recipes for Dinner

    • Strawberry Chicken Salad
    • Grilled Peach Salad
    • Vietnamese Steak Salad
    • Kale Caesar Salad
    • Summer Pasta Salad

    More Main Dish Salads ideas!

    Grilled chicken salad in a bowl with a fork

    📌 Pin it for later!

    Did you enjoy this page? Save it on Pinterest for later!

    Pin

    📋 Recipe

    Grilled chicken salad up close with avocado and veggies

    Grilled Chicken Salad

    Isabel Laessig
    Complete with crisp, fresh veggies and deliciously creamy buttermilk ranch dressing, my Grilled Chicken Salad is a must-try for the summer!
    4.88 from 8 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Marinating Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 539 kcal

    Equipment

    • A grill or grill pan
    • Medium bowl
    • Serving bowl
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Meat thermometer (optional but recommended)

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
    • ¼ red onion sliced
    • 1 bell pepper any color, sliced or diced
    • ½ medium cucumber sliced or diced
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
    • 1 avocado sliced

    Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup  Greek yogurt or sour cream
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon Dill chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon Chives chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon Parsley chopped
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano in a medium bowl. Place chicken breasts in bowl and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
      Marinating chicken in a bowl
    • Heat a grill to medium-high heat and brush with more olive oil. When ready, add chicken and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a cutting board and let rest while you prepare the rest of the salad.
      Griled chicken on a cutting board
    • In a large salad bowl or serving plate, add spinach and veggies.
      Veggies in a bowl for making grilled chicken salad
    • Slice the chicken and toss with the salad.
      Sliced chicken on grilled chicken salad
    • Top with homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, or your salad dressing of choice. Serve and enjoy!
      Grilled chicken salad in a bowl with a fork

    To make homemade buttermilk ranch dressing

    • Combine all dressing ingredients in a large mason jar and stir together. Close lid tightly and shake well to finish mixing.
      Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Video

    Notes

    • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating to ensure even cooking
    • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken should be cooked to 165°F to ensure doneness. Don’t over-cook it!
    • Allow grilled chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing
    • Customize your salad by using your favorite salad veggies and salad greens, if what is listed here doesn’t suit your tastes. Add-ins like crumbled cheese or croutons or seeds are great additions, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 33gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1116mgPotassium: 1166mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3697IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword grilled chicken salad, grilled chicken salad recipe, salad with chicken, salad with grilled chicken
    Did you try this recipe?Tag #SundaySupper on social and leave a comment below!
    Share
    Pin
    Share

    More Chicken Recipes

    • Pouring dressing over chicken salad recipe with strawberries
      Strawberry Chicken Salad
    • peri peri chicken in a bowl of rice with lemon wedges
      Peri Peri Chicken
    • Beautiful grilled chicken breast on a cutting board
      Grilled Chicken Breast
    • a spoonful of cheesy king ranch chicken casserole in a wooden spoon
      King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    Isabel, AKA Family Foodie

    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

    » About Me

    Reader Interactions

    Let us know what you think or ask a question about the recipe! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Leave a rating!




    Primary Sidebar

    Isabel, AKA Family Foodie

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table!

    • Family Foodie Facebook
    • Sunday Supper Pinterest
    • Sunday Supper Youtube
    • Family Foodie Instagram
    • Family Foodie Tiktok

    Sunday Dinner Ideas

    • Southern smothered pork chops in a cast iron skillet
      Pork Chop Recipes
    • Overhead shot of beef chuck roast recipe on a white platter with carrots and fresh herbs
      Beef Chuck Roast
    • up close baked portobello mushrooms surrounded by lettuce
      Portobello Mushroom Recipe
    • A fork with a bite of air fryer pork chops
      Air Fryer Pork Chops
    • Candied Bacon
    • Elotes Mexicanos on a white platter
      Elote Recipe

    Footer

    logos of brands sunday supper has worked with

    Connect with us!

    Join us around our family table by following us on social media, including our Sunday Supper Recipes group!

    • facebook
    • instagram
    • pinterest
    • youtube

    Our Brands

    Follow all of our websites for the best recipes catered to your needs!

    Sunday Supper Movement |
    Best Beef Recipes | Easy Sauce Recipes | Side Dish Ideas | Pork Recipe Ideas

    About Us

    • Contact Us
    • About Isabel and Sunday Supper
    • Our Partners
    • Disclosure & Privacy
    • No AI

    ↑ back to top

    Sunday Supper Logo

    Copyright 2012-2023 Sunday Supper Movement®, All Rights Reserved.