mediterranean chicken salad

This grilled chicken salad combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and bold Greek flavors all in one tasty and easy dinner. There is a reason this Greek chicken salad with the tastiest lemon and olive oil dressing is one of my go-to supper salads!

Greek Grilled Chicken Salad

Greek yogurt

lemon

tbsp extra virgin olive oil (more for later)

tbsp red wine vinegar

garlic

Kosher salt (generous pinch to taste)

Black pepper (generous pinch to taste)

oregano

tsp sweet paprika

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

cayenne pepper (optional)

Chicken tenders

Homemade Greek dressing,

oz hearts of Romaine lettuce, (chopped)

oz cherry or grape tomatoes,

bell pepper any color, (cored and chopped)

cucumber

shallots, (thinly sliced)

Pitted Kalamata olives, (to your liking)

Quality Greek feta blocks, (to your liking)

Season and marinate the chicken tenders. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and spices. Add the chicken tenders and mix to make sure chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight, if you like)

Prepare the dressing according to this Greek dressing recipe.

Prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber slices, shallots and kalamata olives. Add 4 tablespoons of the Greek dressing and toss to combine (you can always add more dressing to your liking). Leave some of the dressing (about 3 tablespoons or so) for later.  Add feta cheese to your liking.

Cook the chicken.  Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken tenders to the pan (make sure to shake off any excess marinade before adding chicken to the pan.) Cook on one side undisturbed for 5 minutes until browned. Using a pair of tongs, turn chicken over and cook on other side for another 5 minutes or until chicken is done. (See notes for outdoor grilling)

Assemble the grilled chicken salad. Transfer the salad to serving bowls and top each bowl with the cooked chicken then drizzle a bit more of the salad dressing directly over the chicken.  Serve immediately.

This no-mayo healthy chicken salad recipe is chunky and loaded with Mediterranean favorites like shallots, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a handful of walnuts. It&#039;s tossed in a light and bright dressing  A light and zippy dressing brings it all together!

Healthy Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Style

extra virgin olive oil

lemons

Dijon mustard

sumac

paprika

cooked chicken, (shredded (Rotisserie chicken will work here))

shallots (chopped)

celery (chopped)

can marinated artichoke hearts, (drained and chopped)

sundried tomatoes (chopped)

Italian parsley (about 1 cup packed, chopped)

walnuts (chopped)

Salt and pepper

In a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, shallots, celery, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, parsley, and walnuts. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.

Pour dressing over the chicken salad, toss to combine.

For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

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Healthy Chicken Salad

Marinated chunks of grilled chicken breast served over a bed of lettuce with feta, fresh diced tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, black olives, red onions, parsley and dill tossed in olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Mediterranean Chicken Kebab Salad

lb skinless boneless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch cubes)

lemon juice

salt

black pepper

cucumber (peeled)

tomato

diced bell pepper

tbsp red onion (diced)

black olives

tsp vinegar

olive oil

tsp fresh dillweed

parsley

salt and black pepper

lettuce

feta cheese (grated (omit for paleo))

lemon wedges

Marinate the chicken at least 2-3 hours or overnight.

If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes if grilling outdoors.

Combine the first 12 salad ingredients (cucumbers through salt and black pepper, not the lettuce) and set aside in the refrigerator to let the flavors set.

Thread chicken on 4 skewers and cook on a hot grill (indoor or outdoor grill) until chicken is cooked though, about 10-12 minutes.

Divide lettuce between four plates, top with tomato-cucumber salad, fresh grated feta cheese and grilled chicken.

Serve with lemon wedges.

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