Easy Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
This Easy Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad is a hearty and easy recipe. Made with a base of arugula, topped with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables and then garnished with feta, olives, and parsley.
Equipment
- Grill or heavy bottomed skillet
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salad
- 3-4 cups arugula
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- Garnish: Kalamata olive, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and mint
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Place chicken in shallow bowl and pour HALF of the dressing on top. Save the rest of the dressing for the salad. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2-3 hours (You can prep overnight as well).
- Prep the salad: While the chicken is marinating prepare the salad ingredients.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat (or use a heavy-bottom skillet on the stove). Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook each thigh for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Allow chicken to rest for a couple of minutes and slice.
- Assemble the salad: Place salad ingredients in a large bowl, top with chicken, toss with dressing and garnish with olives, feta and parsley and mint if desired. Enjoy!
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