Chef Ed’s Grilled Chicken Salad Supreme
Crisp, Cool, and Loaded with Flavor

This vibrant grilled chicken salad balances smoky meat with crunchy greens, sweet corn, snappy peas, and tangy Caesar dressing. It’s bold, fresh, and built like a meal—not a side.

 

🔧 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes

💧 Soak Time: None

⏱️ Total Time: 25 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2–3

🥗 Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • ⅓ cup red (purple) onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup corn kernels (grilled or steamed)
  • ½ cup sweet peas (blanched or thawed frozen)
  • ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes
  • Caesar dressing, to taste

Optional garnishes:

  • Croutons
  • Parmesan cheese shavings
  • Fresh cracked pepper

 

grilled chicken salad, Caesar salad, healthy lunch, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, corn salad, peas in salad, summer salad, red onions, chopped tomatoes, Caesar dressing, protein salad, meal prep salad, grilled meat salad, colorful salad, Chef Ed recipes, homemade salad, vibrant greens, juicy chicken, easy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, gluten-free salad, high protein lunch, backyard BBQ salad, smoky chicken, salad ideas, chicken Caesar remix, garden salad, crunchy salad bowl, savory salad dish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep and grill the chicken:
Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp hits 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

2. Prepare the veggies:
In a large mixing bowl, toss romaine, iceberg, corn, peas, red onions, and chopped tomatoes.

3. Dress and top:
Add Caesar dressing gradually and toss lightly to coat. Top with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan if desired.

4. Serve immediately:grilled chicken salad, Caesar salad, healthy lunch, romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, corn salad, peas in salad, summer salad, red onions, chopped tomatoes, Caesar dressing, protein salad, meal prep salad, grilled meat salad, colorful salad, Chef Ed recipes, homemade salad, vibrant greens, juicy chicken, easy grilled chicken, fresh veggies, gluten-free salad, high protein lunch, backyard BBQ salad, smoky chicken, salad ideas, chicken Caesar remix, garden salad, crunchy salad bowl, savory salad dish
Plate generously and enjoy fresh—this salad holds its crunch and flavor from first bite to last.

🔁 Tips from Chef Ed:

  • Want extra kick? Add a squeeze of lemon or a few dashes of hot sauce before serving.
  • Leftover grilled chicken works beautifully here.
  • Chill your greens for 15 minutes before assembly for maximum crunch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

References:

 

Chef Ed’s Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

 

Chef Ed’s Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe