14 Epic Salad Ideas with Chicken
Check out these easy recipes and get ready to enjoy a healthy and nutritious salad with chicken for any meal, bring to work, or prep ahead!
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Ingredients
Mediterranean Salad with Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, about a pound
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large head of green lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cucumbers, chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Tzatziki sauce, homemade or store-bought (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a gallon-sized zip bag with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, add the chicken breasts into the skillet, and cook for 7 minutes, flip and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature has reached 165. Discard marinade. Remove chicken from pan and wait 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, make a bed of lettuce in 4 individual bowls or one large salad bowl.
- When the chicken is ready, top the salad with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce (if using).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 salad | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg
