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Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Ready to serve in 30 minutes, this Mediterranean chicken salad is bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors. It's hearty, healthy and delicious!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 470 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- Make ahead: 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.
- * Please note the nutrition label does not include the pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
804mg
(34%)
Potassium
1014mg
(29%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3708IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 804mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3708IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.