Mediterranean grilled chicken salad loaded with fresh veggies and finished off with a simple lemon Dijon dressing! Meal prep this healthy salad ahead of a busy week, or throw together for a quick, wholesome dinner. This easy and delicious meal comes together in just 20 minutes.
1-2poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut or pounded thin
salt and black pepper, to taste
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoongarlic powder
For the lemon Dijon dressing:
1/2cupolive oil
1/4cuplemon juice, or red wine vinegar
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1garlic clove, minced
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
For the salad:
6cupschopped romaine lettuce
1/2English cucumber, sliced
1green bell pepper, chopped
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
1/2red onion, thinly sliced
1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
1/2cuppitted kalamata olives
1/4cupfresh mint, chopped
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season with the salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and onion powder.
Grill 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through, then let rest on a cutting board while you prepare the rest of the salad.
Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss. Then, slice your chicken and add to the salad. Finish off the salad with a drizzle of dressing, then serve immediately.
Notes
If not eating right away, prepare the salad without the dressing, then add the dressing right before serving.