Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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A refreshing grilled chicken salad featuring a honey-lime marinade, creamy avocado slices, and hearty black beans for a balanced dinner. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, honey, lime juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup, rinsed and drained black beans
1 large, sliced avocado
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
Step 3: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
Step 4: In a large salad bowl, toss 6 cups mixed salad greens with 1 cup rinsed black beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 large sliced avocado.
Step 5: Top the salad with the grilled chicken strips and drizzle any remaining honey-lime marinade over the top as dressing. Serve immediately.