Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Veggies
While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 4
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 6
Combine Everything
Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if desired.
- 7
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken salad immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese and olives if desired.