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Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad Delight

This Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a gluten-free, high-protein dish bursting with fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing/Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Water omit for thicker dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil use fresh basil in a 1:3 ratio for freshness
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano optional fresh oregano works well too
  • to taste Salt and Cracked Pepper adjust according to preference
Salad
  • 1 pound Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs/Breasts thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce or Cos Lettuce
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced; bell peppers can substitute
  • 1 cup Roma Tomatoes chopped; use any firm tomato variety
  • 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced; replace with green onions for milder taste
  • 1 each Avocado cubed
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Kalamata or Black Olives optionally omit for lighter taste
  • to serve Lemon Wedges

Equipment

  • Mixing jug
  • grill pan
  • Salad Bowl

Method
 

Marinade/Dressing Preparation
  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, water, and red wine vinegar in a mixing jug. Whisk in parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper.
Chicken Marination
  1. Pour half marinade over chicken in a shallow dish, coat evenly, and let marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
Salad Preparation
  1. Wash and chop romaine, cucumber, and tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion and cube avocado. Mix gently in a large salad bowl.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat with a thin layer of olive oil. Grill marinated chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
Salad Assembly
  1. Slice grilled chicken, arrange over salad, drizzle reserved marinade, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite greens or proteins such as grilled shrimp or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.

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