Grilled Chicken & Brussels Chopped Salad
This Grilled Chicken and Brussels Chopped Salad is hearty, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Chicken and halved Brussels sprouts get grilled until golden and charred, then chopped into bite-size pieces.
Warm Brussels sprouts get tossed with feta so it softens slightly, then everything mixes with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red cabbage, bell pepper, and radishes in a bright lemon Dijon vinaigrette.
Why You’ll Love This Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
- Hearty and filling: grilled chicken and charred sprouts.
- Every bite is balanced: finely chopped.
- Lemon Dijon vinaigrette: bright and tangy.
- Meal prep friendly: holds up well.
Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad Ingredients
Chicken Breasts
Marinated and grilled.
Brussels Sprouts
Grilled until charred.
Veggies
Cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, red cabbage, red bell pepper, and radishes.
Feta
Crumbled.
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Good to Know: This salad is gluten-free.
How to Make a Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
Step 1: Marinate
Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Grill
Grill the chicken and Brussels sprouts until golden and charred.
Step 3: Chop
Chop the chicken and sprouts into small bite-size pieces.
Step 4: Toss
Toss the warm sprouts with feta, then mix everything with the vinaigrette. Finish with more feta and lemon.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Use a grill basket. Keeps sprouts from falling through.
- Chop finely. Makes it a true chopped salad.
- Toss feta warm. It gets creamy.
- Marinate longer. For more flavor.
Make It Your Own
- Bacon: Add crumbled bacon.
- Quinoa: Add for more protein.
- Goat cheese: Swap for feta.
- Avocado: Add diced avocado.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Grill the chicken and sprouts and chop the veggies up to 2 days ahead. Dress when ready to eat.
What to Serve With Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
Serve with crusty bread, pita, or a cup of soup.
Storing and Reheating
Fridge: Store undressed for up to 3 days.
Dressing: Keeps for up to 1 week.
Note: It holds up better than leafy salads.
What People Ask About Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
Can I roast the Brussels sprouts?
Yes. Roast at 425°F until charred.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Dress before serving.
What dressing works best?
The lemon Dijon vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken & Brussels Chopped Salad
Ingredients
Method
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken and halved Brussels sprouts on medium-high heat until golden and charred.
- Chop the grilled chicken and Brussels sprouts into small bite-size pieces.
- Toss the warm Brussels sprouts with feta cheese so it softens slightly.
- Mix all the chopped ingredients in a large bowl with the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette.
- Toss well and finish with extra feta cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Use a grill pan if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or store in the fridge for meal prep.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or dill for an extra burst of flavor.
