Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Mixed greens with grilled chicken and vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
Method
Grilling the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Preparing the Salad
- 5
Wash the Greens
In a large bowl, add the mixed greens and rinse them under cold water. Spin dry or pat with a towel.
- 6
Chop the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 7
Assemble the Salad
In the bowl with the mixed greens, add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Making the Vinaigrette
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 9
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
Finishing the Salad
- 10
Slice the Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- 11
Dress the Salad
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine all ingredients.
- 12
Top with Chicken
Place the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad before serving.
