Zesty Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring marinated grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing.
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
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for dressing)
- to taste Salt and pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Cook on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side. Rest and slice.
- Prepare salad: Combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a bowl.
- Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Top salad with sliced chicken, drizzle dressing, and toss gently.
Notes
Use fresh lemon for best flavor and adjust salt to taste.