Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 100g skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, Italian herbs, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk well to form the vinaigrette.
3. 3
   Set aside half the vinaigrette for the salad. Brush the other half on both sides of the chicken breast.
4. 4
   Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 2 minutes, then slice into strips.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, toss mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion with reserved vinaigrette.
6. 6
   Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
7. 7
   Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, healthy lunch!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 5g
• Vitamin A: 68% DV
• Vitamin C: 50% DV
• Iron: 10% DV
• Calcium: 8% DV
• Potassium: 700mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• Pound the chicken breast to even thickness for faster and more even cooking.
• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the vinaigrette for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Use a grill pan indoors if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill.
• Double up on veggies for added fiber and fullness.