Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean chicken salad has grilled marinated chicken, romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, olives, and a homemade lemon Dijon dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
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
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.
My Top Tip: Don’t leave the chicken in the marinade all day. The red wine vinegar is acidic, so I stick to the recipe’s 15-minute to 4-hour window rather than marinating it overnight, or the chicken breast will start to break down.
Storage: 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.
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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