Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g skinless chicken breast
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 medium cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 6 black olives, pitted and halved
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon (juice)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray or 1/2 tsp olive oil (for grilling)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
2. 2
   Season the chicken breast with half of the oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides.
3. 3
   Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Set aside to rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, remaining oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
6. 6
   Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
7. 7
   Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 52% DV
• Vitamin C: 34% DV
• Calcium: 17% DV
• Iron: 16% DV
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Potassium: 710mg
• Sodium: 430mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• Let the chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy.
• Slice vegetables just before assembling to preserve their crispness.
• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil, lemon, and oregano for 30 minutes beforehand.
• To reduce sodium, rinse the feta and olives lightly before adding.
• Be careful not to overcook the chicken; use a thermometer (74°C/165°F) if available.