Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Southern GentlemanAdd To Your Salad Recipe

Add To Your Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Add To Your Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fresh Vegetables

Dressings

Herbs

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Prep the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion. Chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Peel and julienne the carrot.

Cooking Proteins

  1. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill them over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.

  2. 3

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside.

Mixing the Dressing

  1. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared vegetables, grilled chicken (sliced), chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Chop the fresh parsley and basil, then sprinkle over the salad as a garnish.

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