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Green Leafy Salad with Grilled Chicken

A wholesome, healthy dish combining herb-seasoned grilled chicken strips with a medley of fresh, antioxidant-rich leafy greens dressed in lemon and olive oil.

30 min 4 servings 260 cal/serving Easy 3 views
Green Leafy Salad with Grilled Chicken

Instructions

  1. Marinating the Chicken
    In a deep bowl, season the chicken breast strips with one tablespoon of olive oil, half of the minced garlic, oregano, and half a teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
  2. Grilling the Chicken
    Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken pieces for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and marked with golden grill lines. · 7 min
  3. Resting and Slicing the Chicken
    Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board before slicing into even lengthwise strips. · 5 min
  4. Preparing the Dressing
    To prepare the dressing, whisk two tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, remaining minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and the rest of the salt and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. Assembling the Salad
    In a large serving dish, toss together the arugula, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, and half of the cherry tomatoes, then top with the warm chicken strips and remaining tomatoes, drizzling the dressing evenly just before serving.

Nutrition / serving

260
cal
33
protein g
6.5
carbs g
11
fat g

Chef's tips

For a crisp and refreshing salad, make sure to dry the greens thoroughly after washing using a salad spinner, and wait to dress the salad until right before serving to keep the leaves from wilting.