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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Fresh Mediterranean Chicken Salad You’ll Crave Daily

This Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a high-protein delight packed with flavors that will keep you healthy and satisfied.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dill fresh or dried
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or chicken thighs
  • 1 small Shallot or red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 whole Lemon for juice and zest
For the Salad
  • 6 cups Romaine Lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled goat cheese optional
  • 1 medium Cucumber sliced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes diced or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small Red Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or green olives
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Chopping Board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic, peel and slice the cucumber, dice the tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
Marinade
  1. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper.
Chicken
  1. Cut chicken into chunks, coat with marinade, and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked.
Dressing
  1. Whisk together shallot, Dijon mustard, vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine romaine, grilled chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.
  2. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. You can also customize the ingredients based on your taste preferences.

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