Grilled Carnivale Salad Recipe
Marinated, grilled chicken with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Salad
Dressing
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
Grilling the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Grill the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Salad Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, and chopped parsley.
- 7
Slice the Chicken
Slice the grilled chicken into strips and add it to the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 8
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.