Power Greens with Chicken, Avocado, and Grilled Asparagus

by: Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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This salad bowl is a powerful mix of chicken, avocado, and grilled asparagus. It is full of flavor, but low on carbs.

Ready in 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ cup kale, rough chopped
  • ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized wedges
  • 2 avocados, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ⅓ cup almonds, sliced
  • 4 six ounces pieces of chicken
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup olive oil

Preparation

  1. Season asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Season chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
  3. Combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle in remaining olive oil while whisking until combined.
  4. Build a salad with mixed greens, kale, cabbage, grilled asparagus, tomatoes, avocado, and bell pepper.
  5. Top salad with the chicken, drizzle with the dressing and garnish with sliced almonds.

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