Mediterranean Salad With Grilled Chicken Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove any fatty areas or excess skin from chicken breasts. Either marinade whole breasts for 2 hours or to speed the marinade time up, cut chicken into 1" pieces and marinade for 30 - 60 minutes.
• Mix all chicken ingredients together in a bowl or reusable bag and let marinade for 30 minutes - 1 hour. Use some of this time to prepare dressing and salad ingredients. If using 1" pieces and you plan on grilling the chicken as kabobs, soak the wooden skewers in water while the chicken is marinating to keep them from burning.
• Add all dressing ingredients to a small glass jar and shake to combine. Start by adding only 1 Tbsp. of water and add an additional Tbsp. if needed to reach desired consistency (amount of water will depend on tahini thickness).
• Prepare all salad ingredients and add to a serving bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat Grill to about 425° F (218° C) and brush and oil grill grates.
• If using 1" chunks, skewer chicken onto kabob skewers leaving a few millimeters of space between each chunk so that chicken cooks evenly. Once grill is hot, place chicken on grill and cook for 5-8 minutes per side for breasts or 4-6 minutes per side for kabobs.
• Remove chicken from grill and let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing breasts (if cut into chunks, it does not need to rest).
• Shake salad dressing jar and pour over prepared salad. Toss to combine.
• Add chicken to salad and serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
• Remove the skin from the chicken breast. Slice the chicken breasts off the bone and slice each piece across horizontally to get 4 large, thin pieces.
• When the grill is hot, brush the grill grates with cooking oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and grill for 4 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, and then slices into strips, if desired.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, sugar, lemon juice, half the zest and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. (Reserve the remaining half of the lemon zest for another recipe.) Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing to drizzle over the top of the salad.
• Add the green beans, olives, cheese, onions and lettuce to the remaining dressing, and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates or 1 large platter and top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.

LEMON HERB MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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.

COMPOSED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• 2. Whisk together the 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper until combined. Set aside.
• 3. Toss the chicken with 2 tablespoon of the oil and the lemon juice and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
• 4. Grill the chicken, skin-side down, until the skin is crisp and lightly charred, about 12 minutes. Flip and grill until cooked through, about 15 more minutes. Meanwhile, grill the eggplant, flipping once, until tender and lightly charred on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Grill the haloumi, turning once, until soft and lightly grilled on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Cut both the eggplant and the cheese into 1/2-inch pieces.
• 5. Spread the romaine on a large platter. Decoratively arrange mounds of the chicken, eggplant, haloumi, cucumber and peppers. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

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.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN & GREENS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, feta cheese and olives. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Slice chicken; serve with salad.

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the olive oil, garlic, the juice of the lemon, a generous amount of salt and pepper, and the tahini.
• Mix and let sit for at least 30 minutes, though longer is better.
• Grill on a very hot grate for 2 minutes per side.
• Do not overcook.
• Top with chopped fresh parsley.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Brush bread slices with 1 Tbsp. dressing. Brush chicken with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing.
• Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Meanwhile, grill bread slices 1 min. or until lightly toasted on both sides, turning over after 30 sec.
• Combine tomatoes, cheese and basil. Toss spinach with onions and remaining dressing; spoon onto serving plate. Top with chicken and tomato mixture. Serve with bread.