Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken salad with lemon, herbs, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Marinade and Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- to taste cracked black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine (or Cos) lettuce leaves washed and dried
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata or black olives sliced (optional)
- 2 lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Whisk all marinade ingredients in a large jug. Pour half into a dish and refrigerate the rest.
- Add chicken to the dish with marinade, coat well, and marinate for 15–30 minutes. Prepare salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, grill chicken until cooked through, then rest and slice.
- Arrange sliced chicken over salad, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate chicken for deeper flavor and serve immediately for best freshness.