Easy Spring Mix Salad with Air Fryer Chicken Breast

ByNkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
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What is Spring Mix? First of all, spring mix equals a variety of salad greens such as tender baby lettuce, spinach, red and green romaine, red and green oak leaf, chard, arugula, spinach, endive radicchio, and other heirloom lettuces. Spring mix salad is a way to enjoy a bowl of salad that includes different vegetables,…

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This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner. #springmix #airfryerchickenbreast #salad #airfryerboiledeggs

What is Spring Mix?

First of all, spring mix equals a variety of salad greens such as tender baby lettuce, spinach, red and green romaine, red and green oak leaf, chard, arugula, spinach, endive radicchio, and other heirloom lettuces. Spring mix salad is a way to enjoy a bowl of salad that includes different vegetables, thereby packing up different flavors. Rather than just lettuce leaves, I love to use the spring mix in most salads to add variety, color, and flavor!

Easy 4-Ingredient Spring Mix Salad Recipe.

This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.

4-ingredient spring mix salad with apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.
We enjoyed this spring mix salad! Do not knock it until you try it! This is one of the quickest salads.

Why you will love this Spring Mix Salad:

  • This spring mix salad is easy peasy to make!
  • It requires only 4 ingredients; however, you can add additional toppings or components as you wish, such as nuts of dry cranberries.
  • Less mess and splashes; raise your hands if you like to clean messes? Not me! Anyways, this salad allows you to make zero to no mess as you make the chicken breast in the air fryer!
  • Keto and Lowcarb; this salad is simply keto as it is.
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free salad recipe; this spring mix salad recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free!
  • Perfect for Meal Prep; this is one salad recipe I recommend that you meal prep at the start of the week. Meal prep the chicken and eggs in the air fryer. Leave the spring mix in the package it came and obviously leave avocado alone. Then assemble whenever you desire to eat.
  • Easy salad for beginners. If you are just beginning to learn how to make salads or cook healthy, then this salad is a way to start!
  • Fresh and flavorful vinaigrette/dressing!
4-ingredient spring mix salad with apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.

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WATCH HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE:

The Main Ingredients for Spring Mix Salad with Air Fryer Chicken Breast:

  1. Spring mix salad leaves or salad greens. This will typically consist of baby green chard, arugula, green oak, red mustard, baby spinach, baby lettuce, and some other green leaves. Amazingly, spring mix allows you to enjoy a handful of different kinds of veggies in a salad bowl.
  2. Air fryer chicken breast. To be honest, the air fryer has revolutionized cooking; this air fryer chicken is so so good and flavorful. You will never make chicken any other way; also, my air fryer chicken thighs recipe is bomb dot com!!!
  3. Air Fryer boiled eggs; yes, you had that. I cooked my eggs in the air fryer as well, so they were easy to peel. Alternatively, you can simply boil the eggs on the stove.
  4. Finally, avocado makes everything healthier and yummier, isn’t it?! Also, don’t forget the salad dressing. Notably, apple cider vinaigrette was perfect for this spring mix salad!

Please see the recipe card for the detailed ingredients list and their exact quantities. Also included are the ingredients for the vinaigrette and dry rub.

This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.
This is pretty everything I used to put this healthy food together.

HOW TO MAKE SPRING MIX SALAD WITH AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST (STEP BY STEP):

STEP ONE: Prep the chicken. First, gather the ingredients for seasoning the chicken (aka, dry rub) and the avocado oil. Clean and slice the chicken breasts in half, making four pieces. Rub the chicken with oil first, and finally, generously apply the dry rub on all sides of the chicken. Allow to marinate or cook immediately.

STEP ONE: Prep the chicken. First, gather the ingredients for seasoning the chicken (aka, dry rub) and the avocado oil. Clean and slice the chicken breasts in half, making four pieces. Rub the chicken with oil first, and finally, generously apply the dry rub on all sides of the chicken. Allow to marinate or cook immediately.

STEP TWO: Air Fry the Chicken Breast. First, set the air fryer to 350 for 12 minutes and preheat. Second, use a tong or your hand and gently place the chicken breast in the preheated air fryer. Flip after 5 minutes and continue cooking for another 5. Use the food thermometer to check if ready. Remove if ready or finish cooking for the next two minutes.

STEP TWO: Air Fry the Chicken Breast. First, set the air fryer to 350 for 12 minutes and preheat. Second, use a tong or your hand and gently place the chicken breast in the preheated air fryer. Flip after 5 minutes and continue cooking for another 5. Use the food thermometer to check if ready. Remove if ready or finish cooking for the next two minutes.

STEP THREE: Prep the Eggs. I boiled the eggs in the air fryer for this spring mix salad because why not? Preheat the air fryer at 290 and cook it for 14 minutes. Quickly removed from the air fryer and place in ice-cold water. Air fryer-boiled eggs are super easy to peel. On the other hand, you can simply boil the eggs on the stovetop. Peel, the eggs and cut them however you wish.

STEP THREE: Prep the Eggs. I boiled the eggs in the air fryer for this spring mix salad because why not? Preheat the air fryer at 290 and cook it for 14 minutes. Quickly removed from the air fryer and place in ice-cold water. Air fryer-boiled eggs are super easy to peel. On the other hand, you can simply boil the eggs on the stovetop. Peel, the eggs and cut them however you wish.

STEP FOUR: Make the Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Simply add the vinaigrette ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine. (List of ingredients is in the recipe card).

STEP FOUR: Make the Cider Vinaigrette. Simply add the vinaigrette ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine. (List of ingredients is in the recipe card).

STEP FIVE: Assemble the spring mix salad when ready to eat. First, cut the salad greens or just leave it as it is! Then add sliced chicken breast, eggs, avocado and, sprinkle some vinaigrette and enjoy! 

This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.
Oh, this was good! This recipe remains one of my easy go-to low-carb salad recipes, and I hope you will like it, too!😊

RECIPE NOTES:

  • The ingredients to season the chicken breasts are mainly pantry finds. Alternatively, you can use Cajun or Creole seasoning if that’s what you have.
  • My oil of choice for my air fryer is avocado oil and avocado oil spray. Sometimes I use olive oil.
  • It is absolutely okay not to preheat the air fryer; however, I usually preheat it.
  • Also, the cooking time for the chicken breast may depend on the thickness of the chicken. I highly recommend using the food thermometer because you don’t want your chicken to dry out.
  • On the other hand, you can cook the chicken on the stove or inside the oven if you don’t have an air fryer.
  • FYI, the day I made this recipe was a no-stove-use in my house. Everything I made on this day was in the air fryer. I equally made my award-winning air fryer veggies and sausage on that day!
  • Ensure that chicken breast remain covered until ready to serve unless you meal prepped it to serve on a later day.
This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.

HOW TO MAKE THIS SALAD RECIPE:

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This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner. #springmix #airfryerchickenbreast #salad #airfryerboiledeggs

Easy Spring Mix Salad with Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free,  and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner. 

Ingredients

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  • 10 – 12 cups of spring mix salad greens
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (slice each in the middle to make 4 pieces; also makes it easier to cook)
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 whole avocado

For Chicken dry rub:

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons EVOO
  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg; the mother)
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 2 teaspoons monkfruit (or any no-calorie sweetener; you can also use honey if you don’t care about keeping this keto)!
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or more; always add salt according to your preference)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. STEP ONE: Prep the chicken. First, gather the ingredients for seasoning the chicken (aka, dry rub) and the avocado oil. Clean and slice the chicken breasts in half, making four pieces. Rub the chicken with oil first, and finally, generously apply the dry rub on all sides of the chicken. Allow to marinate or cook immediately.
  2. STEP TWO: Air Fry the Chicken Breast. First, set the air fryer to 350 for 12 minutes and preheat. Second, use a tong or your hand and gently place the chicken breast in the preheated air fryer. Flip after 5 minutes and continue cooking for another 5. Use the food thermometer to check if ready. Remove if ready or finish cooking for the next two minutes.
  3. STEP THREE: Prep the Eggs. I boiled the eggs in the air fryer for this spring mix salad because why not? Preheat the air fryer at 290 and cook it for 14 minutes. Quickly removed from the air fryer and place in ice-cold water. Air fryer-boiled eggs are super easy to peel. On the other hand, you can simply boil the eggs on the stovetop. Peel, the eggs and cut them however you wish.
  4. STEP FOUR: Make the Cider Vinaigrette. Simply add the vinaigrette ingredients into a mason jar and shake to combine. (List of ingredients is in the “ingredients” section).
  5. STEP FIVE: Assemble the spring mix salad when ready to eat. First, cut the salad greens or just leave it as it is! Then add sliced chicken breast, eggs, avocado and, sprinkle some vinaigrette and enjoy! WATCH HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE.⬇️

Notes

While listing the ingredients for the salad dressing in the video, I wrote “honey mustard”; it is supposed to be “dijon mustard.”

You can make this salad vegetarian by skipping the chicken, and use fish instead. Make it vegan by substituting chicken with tofu and getting rid of the egg.

The ingredients to season the chicken breasts are mainly pantry finds. Alternatively, you can use Cajun or Creole seasoning if that’s what you have. Or just season with salt and pepper if that’s your cup of tea.

My oil of choice for my air fryer is avocado oil and avocado oil spray. Sometimes I use olive oil.

It is absolutely okay not to preheat the air fryer; however, I usually preheat it. 

Also, the cooking time for the chicken breast may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken. I highly recommend using the meat thermometer because you don’t want your chicken to dry out. 

This is my air fryer; you already know that I love LOVE it!

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This 4-ingredient spring mix salad with air fryer chicken breast and apple cider vinaigrette is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. You need spring mix salad greens, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer boiled eggs, and avocado. This spring mix salad recipe is a healthy keto/low-carb salad recipe you need in your arsenal. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep. You can prep all the ingredients individually at the start of the week and then assemble them for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.

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12 Comments

  1. Hi Kechi,
    I love salads and you’ve encouraged me next time I am able to grocery shop to get more to make my salads.
    You always have such wonderful recipes and ideas. I appreciate this.
    I also am now following you on instagram as well.
    I love your instagram and want to learn how you do what your doing! I also like the dressing you show how to make on instagram.
    You have those awesome icons with text at the top of your instagram and that is truly drawing to others I’m sure!
    I look forward to more of your recipes!
    I’ll be in touch about your group too!



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    1. Hello, Cindy!
      Thanks for your kind words; it made my day! It is very encouraging to see that you enjoy my recipe.❤️
      Thanks for following me on Instagram, glad you like the recipe! You ROCK, my dear friend, and I love and appreciate you!🙏🏾

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  3. I’ve never cooked eggs in my airfryer before – I’ll have to try it out. Thanks for this great tip and a wonderful salad recipe, perfect for spring.



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  4. Absolutely loved how easy and flavorful this dish was! Thank you!



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  5. Yummy! Made this salad for lunch and everyone enjoyed it so much! For me, the vinaigrette was one of the best ones I’ve ever tried! Thanks for the recipe



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  6. kushigalu says:

    What a delicious salad recipe plus I love the combo here. Will be making this for lunch tomorrow



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