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Salad Recipe With Chicken

A fresh, vibrant salad combining grilled chicken, mixed greens, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 6 cups mixed greens like arugula and spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  5. After resting, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed greens.
  7. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese to the greens.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  9. Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
  10. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the dressing for an hour before grilling.