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Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad for a Fresh Feast

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a refreshing, quick meal packed with vibrant flavors perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil or sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice can substitute with fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Water or additional lemon juice or stock
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley can substitute with fresh basil or cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil can substitute with oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can substitute with Herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon Salt can substitute with sea salt or low-sodium salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper can substitute with white pepper
Salad
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts can substitute with lean turkey or firm tofu
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce can substitute with baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 medium Cucumber can substitute with zucchini or chopped bell peppers
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes can substitute with cherry tomatoes or heirloom varieties
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion can substitute with green onions
  • 1 medium Avocado can substitute with Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata or Black Olives can substitute with capers or sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the Marinade/Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar, chopped parsley, dried basil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and cracked black pepper. Reserve half for drizzling later.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken in the marinade, cover, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare Salad Ingredients: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, roma tomatoes, and red onion. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Grill the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let it rest before slicing.
  5. Assemble the Salad: Arrange sliced chicken on top of the veggies and drizzle the reserved dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 15 minutes up to 2 hours. Grill pan should be hot for proper cooking.

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