Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Maybe its my Greek roots, but I LOVE Mediterranean food! So many amazing spices, herbs, flavors, and typically very healthy foods.

This salad is full of fresh ingredients and of course includes a little lemon 🍋 in the dressing to brighten it up even more!

Recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless

• Seasoning:

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp rosemary

  • ¼ tsp oregano

  • ¼ tsp cumin

  • ¼ tsp coriander

  • ¼ tsp black pepper, ground

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 4-6 cups lettuce

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 2 tomatoes, diced

  • 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed

  • ¼ cup olives, pitted & halved

  • 4oz feta cheese, diced

Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 tsp dijon mustard

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp dried basil

• ¼ tsp oregano

• ¼ tsp black pepper, ground

• ¼ tsp salt

Directions

1. Season chicken w/ seasoning mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes (until cooked through) at 400F. Let cool, then dice or slice.

2. Place the lettuce on a plate, top with the chicken and remainder of ingredients.

3. Mix dressing together and toss the salad with it.

Nutritional Info

445 calories, 18g fat, 23.5g carbs, 45g protein