Jul 09 2026
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Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Inspired by Cotham's In the City
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Marinated grilled chicken

Salad greens and toppings

Dressing

Method

Marinating and grilling the chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare marinade

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon paprika, and 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken

    Place two boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Let sit in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill chicken

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached and juices run clear.

  4. 4

    Rest and slice

    Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

Salad greens and toppings

  1. 5

    Prepare greens

    Rinse and dry 6 cups of mixed greens and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 6

    Prepare vegetables

    Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes; slice 1 cup cucumber; thinly slice 0.25 cup red onion. Pit and slice 0.5 cup Kalamata olives if needed.

  3. 7

    Add cheese and avocado

    Crumble 0.5 cup feta cheese over the greens and dice 1 avocado; add to the bowl.

Dressing

  1. 8

    Whisk dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.

Assemble and serve

  1. 9

    Toss and plate

    Pour dressing over the greens and toss to coat evenly.

  2. 10

    Add chicken and toppings

    Top the salad with grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and avocado.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

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