Zesty Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring grilled lemon herb chicken, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 unit lemon (Juice of 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 unit cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: preheat grill, cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, then rest and slice.
- Prepare the salad: combine greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: top with sliced chicken, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add fresh herbs to the salad.