Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the marinade and dressing.
3. 3
   Brush half the mixture over the chicken breast and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Grill the chicken breast for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. Remove and let it rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice into strips.
5. 5
   In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
6. 6
   Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
7. 7
   Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin C: 54% DV
• Vitamin A: 37% DV
• Iron: 12% DV
• Calcium: 8% DV
• Potassium: 700mg
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Magnesium: 15% DV
• Sodium: 380mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• For extra tenderness, marinate the chicken breast for up to 1 hour in the fridge if you have time.
• Always slice the chicken against the grain for juicier pieces.
• To save time, prep all veggies while the chicken is marinating.
• Ensure the grill or pan is hot to get beautiful grill marks and flavor.