Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Rub the chicken breast with half of the olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked; let it rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
5. 5
   Whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
6. 6
   Toss the vegetables with the dressing, then transfer to a serving plate.
7. 7
   Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 5g
• Vitamin C: 45mg (75% DV)
• Vitamin A: 1700 IU (34% DV)
• Calcium: 80mg (8% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (11% DV)
• Potassium: 750mg (21% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• Pound the chicken breast to even thickness for quicker, uniform cooking.
• Let the chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy.
• You can prep the veggies and dressing ahead to save time on busy days.
• For a touch of flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs like parsley or basil.