Description
This Simple Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe is fresh, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Juicy grilled chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano sits on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. I drizzle everything with a homemade lemon olive oil dressing that tastes bright and refreshing. This easy chicken salad works perfectly for lunch, dinner, or meal prep and brings light, healthy comfort to your table.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade and let them rest for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together juice of 1 lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips.
- Place the sliced chicken over the salad.
- Drizzle the lemon dressing evenly over the salad.
- Toss gently, sprinkle with feta if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Store the dressing separately if preparing ahead to keep the lettuce crisp. You can substitute grilled shrimp for chicken or add avocado for extra creaminess. This salad stays fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg