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Loaded Mediterranean Chopped Chicken Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 generous bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

Oregano Grilled Chicken & Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally into cutlets
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1.5 tsp dried Greek oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Zesty Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil first cold pressed
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp pure honey
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Chopped Salad Base
  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce washed, thoroughly dried, and finely chopped
  • 3 cups Persian cucumbers diced into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced or pickled
  • 6 oz authentic Greek sheep feta cheese roughly crumbled from block
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely minced

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken Cutlets
  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Submerge the sliced chicken cutlets, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature while preparing the salad base.
Whisk the Herb Vinaigrette
  1. In a small mason jar or glass measuring cup, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously or shake for 30 seconds until a smooth, glossy emulsion forms.
Grill or Sear to Golden Perfection
  1. Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering. Place chicken cutlets in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until deep golden-brown char lines develop. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
Chop, Layer & Toss
  1. In a wide serving bowl, lay down the finely chopped romaine lettuce. Neatly scatter diced Persian cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled Greek feta over the greens. Crown with the warm sliced chicken. Drizzle with the lemon herb vinaigrette, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and toss gently right before serving with warm toasted pita wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7250IUVitamin C: 34.7mgCalcium: 2100mgIron: 0.6mg

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