Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
This grilled chicken mediterranean salad is so easy to make and delicious! It comes together in about 30 minutes, and is a great choice for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Feta cheese, cut into cubes (about 8oz)
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- Olive oil for chicken
Simple Mediterranean Chicken Marinade
- 4 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thick
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mediterranean Dressing
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Ziploc bag, add the marinade ingredients and the chicken breast, and marinate for about 15 minutes while you prep the vegetables. Keep in the fridge for safety.
- Meanwhile, combine all the Mediterranean dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well.
- Heat some olive oil on a grill pan to medium heat. Grill chicken on both sides, about 6-8 minutes each side until cooked through or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and rest it for 10 minutes. Slice.
- Toss all prepared salad ingredients in a bowl. Top with sliced chicken and serve with Mediterranean dressing.