Best 5 Mediterranean Salad With Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this flavor-packed salad, featuring succulent grilled chicken breasts nestled amidst a symphony of fresh and colorful vegetables. Savor the crisp crunch of bell peppers, cucumbers, and red onions, perfectly complemented by the juicy sweetness of tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Feta cheese crumbles add a salty tang, while a refreshing lemon-oregano dressing ties all the elements together. Served over a bed of tender mixed greens, this salad is a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, offering a healthy and satisfying meal.

This recipe also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences. For a vegetarian option, simply omit the chicken and add more roasted vegetables or chickpeas. If you're craving a warm and comforting dish, try the baked feta pasta, where creamy feta cheese and juicy tomatoes mingle in a flavorful sauce, topped with crispy bread crumbs.

And for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, the 15-minute pesto pasta is your go-to choice. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time, you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Dive into the culinary journey and explore the diverse flavors of the Mediterranean with these enticing recipes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON HERB MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad that is full of Mediterranean flavours with a dressing that doubles as a marinade!

Provided by Karina

Categories Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1 lemon ((1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice))
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons garlic (, minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
cracked pepper (, to taste)
1 pound (500 g) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets (or chicken breasts)
4 cups Romaine ((or Cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
1 large cucumber (diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1 red onion (sliced)
1 avocado (sliced)
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives ((or black olives), sliced (optional))
Lemon wedges (to serve)

Steps:

Whisk together all of the marinade/dressing ingredients in a large jug. Pour out half of the marinade into a large, shallow dish. Refrigerate the remaining marinade to use as the dressing later.
Add the chicken to the marinade in the bowl; marinade chicken for 15-30 minutes (or up to two hours in the refrigerator if time allows). While waiting for the chicken, prepare all of the salad ingredients and mix in a large salad bowl.
Once chicken is ready, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a grill pan or a grill plate over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on both sides until browned and completely cooked through.
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes; slice and arrange over salad. Drizzle salad with the remaining UNTOUCHED dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad is the perfect summer chicken salad full of Mediterranean flavors! Marinated Greek chicken with an extremely delicious salad!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories Main Course Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 green onions (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
1 Romaine lettuce (washed, dried and chopped)
1 English cucumber (sliced)
1/2 medium red onion (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
2 cups cocktail tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1 avocado (sliced)

Steps:

In a shallow plate whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken breasts and toss them around making sure they are fully covered in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to up to 4 hours.
Heat up your grill so that it's around 400 F degrees.
In the mean time whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
In a larger bowl toss the lettuce, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives together.
Grill the chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink and is cooked through. Discard remaining marinate.
Let the chicken cool for about 5 minutes before slicing it into 1/2 inch slices.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss well. Add the crumbled feta to the salad and mix.
Serve with the sliced chicken breast over the salad and avocado slices. Other optional sides include hummus and pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 1203 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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This grilled chicken salad combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and bold Greek flavors all in one tasty and easy dinner. There is a reason this Greek chicken salad with the tastiest lemon and olive oil dressing is one of my go-to supper salads!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 large lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (more for later)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves (minced)
Kosher salt (generous pinch to taste)
Black pepper (generous pinch to taste)
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1.5 lb Chicken tenders
Homemade Greek dressing,
8 oz hearts of Romaine lettuce, (chopped )
10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes,
1 bell pepper any color, (cored and chopped)
1 English cucumber sliced into rounds, (diced)
2 shallots, (thinly sliced)
Pitted Kalamata olives, (to your liking)
Quality Greek feta blocks, (to your liking)

Steps:

Season and marinate the chicken tenders. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and spices. Add the chicken tenders and mix to make sure chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight, if you like)
Prepare the dressing according to this Greek dressing recipe.
Prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber slices, shallots and kalamata olives. Add 4 tablespoons of the Greek dressing and toss to combine (you can always add more dressing to your liking). Leave some of the dressing (about 3 tablespoons or so) for later. Add feta cheese to your liking.
Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken tenders to the pan (make sure to shake off any excess marinade before adding chicken to the pan.) Cook on one side undisturbed for 5 minutes until browned. Using a pair of tongs, turn chicken over and cook on other side for another 5 minutes or until chicken is done. (See notes for outdoor grilling)
Assemble the grilled chicken salad. Transfer the salad to serving bowls and top each bowl with the cooked chicken then drizzle a bit more of the salad dressing directly over the chicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 111.4 mg, Sodium 225.5 mg, Fiber 3.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

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From Pam Riesnberg, Home Appetit, from a cooking class that I took. It was wonderful-there is short marination for the chicken and it is grilled on a stove top in a grill pan and the salad and dressing are easy to assemble. This would be nice for a luncheon or a party.

Provided by Oolala

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup red onion, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
2 cups pita chips, plain
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zest of, and reserve
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine marinade ingredients in a bag or glass dish and add the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.
Grill about 5-6 minutes per side or broil 6-7 minutes per side; When slightly cooled, slice chicken breasts on the diagonal and set aside.
Make the dressing by combining all ingredients except for the oil and then slowly whisk in the oil, taste and adjust seasoning and set aside until ready to eat.
In a salad bowl, combine all the greens and vegetables and pita chips with chicken and toss.
Whisk the dressing and add to the salad and toss more and serve immedietly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.1, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 241.8, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 17.6, Protein 57.8

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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"This is a variation on two different salads I like. My family especially likes this when it's warm outside," says Amy Lewis of Carmichael, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
1/3 cup dried currants
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and flavorful herbs.
Marinate the chicken breasts: Marinating the chicken breasts in a flavorful marinade will help to keep them moist and juicy when grilled.
Grill the chicken breasts over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
Assemble the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the dressing from wilting the salad greens.
Serve the salad with a variety of toppings: This will allow your guests to customize their salad to their liking.

Conclusion:

This Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken breasts is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with fresh vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the grilled chicken breasts add a smoky flavor that takes this salad to the next level.

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