Mediterranean Diet Chicken Garden Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Chicken Garden Salad, a nourishing blend of fresh vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and bold Mediterranean flavors. This recipe brings the heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet to your table with ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Juicy marinated chicken breasts, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and lemon, take center stage, while crisp romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes add a refreshing crunch. Drizzled with a tangy red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing, this salad is both satisfying and light. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this wholesome salad is ready in just 35 minutes and makes a versatile meal to enjoy on its own or alongside warm pita bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 piece cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 piece red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, dried oregano, and minced garlic to create a marinade.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and coat them with the marinade. Cover and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

Step 6

In a small jar or bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Step 8

Top the salad with the grilled chicken slices and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1594.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1729.3

Total Fat 110.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 395.8mg	0%
Sodium 4443.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 135.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 928.1mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 3022.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.0%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 12.0%