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Mediterranean Chicken Chopped Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Chopped Salad

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Chopped Salad features vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano for chicken seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for chicken seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika for chicken seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt for chicken seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for chicken seasoning
Salad Ingredients
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken in a pan over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives, then place them in a large bowl.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  6. Add the sliced chicken to the salad, pour on the dressing, and toss gently to combine. Top with feta cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with other toppings like avocado or chickpeas. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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