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Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe.
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Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean chicken salad is made with marinated chicken breast that has been seared and sliced on top of a bed of greens with homemade vinaigrette.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For the chicken and dressing:

  • ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon plus two teaspoons red wine vinegar divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoons oregano divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ small shallot minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

To assemble:

  • 3-4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3-4 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 2 ripe plum tomatoes seeded and diced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  • Make the chicken marinade. In a medium bowl, mix ¼ cup olive oil, garlic, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, dill, salt and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the salad dressing. Mix shallot, Dijon, remaining 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon dried oregano, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stream in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook chicken until lightly charred and the thickest part reaches 165°F internal temperature, 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Place chicken over greens with feta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives and dill. Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: The grilled chicken will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Don't dress the salad until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3708IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 3mg

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