Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let them rest.
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 4
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
- 5
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the salad mixture.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 7
Combine Chicken and Dressing
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it on top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
- 8
Serve
Serve the grilled chicken salad immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese if desired.
