Description
This Healthy Lemon Chicken Salad is fresh, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Juicy seasoned chicken rests over crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, creamy avocado, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a bright homemade lemon dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, packed with protein, healthy fats, and refreshing citrus flavor. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a wholesome family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes on one side without moving it.
- Flip and cook another 6–7 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature 75°C/165°F).
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, avocado, and feta.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips and place on top of the salad.
- Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving. Substitute grilled shrimp or chickpeas for variation. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg