Grilled Chicken Watermelon Salad High Protein Summer Dinner
This vibrant and refreshing Grilled Chicken Watermelon Salad is the ultimate high protein summer dinner. Juicy grilled chicken breast, fresh watermelon, spicy jalapeños, and creamy feta cheese come together in a beautiful, bold salad drizzled with a zesty honey-lime vinaigrette. Perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner for a crowd, whether you’re hosting a BBQ or preparing a healthy summer meal.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 large seedless watermelon, cubed
- 3 cups crumbled fat free feta cheese
- 4 jalapenos, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced or diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 10 cups baby spinach or arugula
- lime wedges, for garnish
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
- 3 tbl honey substitute (link in blog post)
- 1 tbl Dijon mustard
- Salt/Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey substitute, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter or in a massive salad bowl, layer baby spinach or arugula. Top with cubed watermelon, sliced grilled chicken, crumbled feta cheese, jalapeño slices, and red onion. Scatter torn basil and mint leaves throughout.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the honey-lime vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh lime wedges and extra crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately.
- Each serving is 6 WW Points. Enjoy!