Description
This delectable salad combines savory herbed chicken tenderloins with the fresh taste of avocado and colorful vegetables. Perfect as a satisfying meal or an impressive side dish for your next dinner party.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenderloins
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh corn kernels or canned, drained
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
Chicken Tenderloins: Season the tenderloins with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through, then let rest before slicing.
Avocado: Peel and dice the avocado.
Tomatoes: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Cucumber: Thinly slice the cucumber.
Onion: Thinly slice the red onion.
Corn: If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain it thoroughly.
Bell Pepper: Dice the red bell pepper.
Basil: Chop the fresh basil.
Combine the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, corn, and red bell pepper.
Add the chopped basil for an aromatic touch.
Add the sliced chicken tenderloin for protein and flavor.
Dress the Salad:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve:
Serve immediately to savor the freshest flavors. This salad is delightful on its own or paired with another light dish.