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Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Garlic and Lemon
Youssef Hb

Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Garlic and Lemon

A quick, flavorful grilled chicken salad with a zesty garlic-lemon dressing, fresh Mediterranean vegetables, and herbs. Perfect for last-minute dinner parties or easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup + 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried dill (or 1/4 cup fresh chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 small shallot, minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, zest + juice
  • 3-4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3-4 Persian cucumbers, diced
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl
  2. Add chicken breast and coat evenly; marinate 15 minutes to 4 hours
  3. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
  4. In another bowl, combine shallot, Dijon mustard, 2 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp oregano, lemon zest, and lemon juice with 3 Tbsp olive oil
  5. Chop grilled chicken into pieces and combine with salad ingredients
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving

Notes

Prep dressing in advance and store in mason jars
Swap fresh herbs for dried if needed
Add avocado for extra creaminess