Best Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad Recipes

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN, MELON AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large measuring cup, whisk lemon juice with pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup oil and 1/4 cup mint.
• Pour half into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken to lemon juice mixture in bag, turning to evenly coat.
• Press air out of bag then seal tightly. (Alternatively, place chicken in a shallow dish and pour in half the lemon juice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap).
• Marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
• To remaining lemon juice mixture, whisk in remaining 2 tbsp oil and salt. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
• Grease grill and preheat barbecue to medium.
• Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any that remains.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, then place on grill and barbecue until juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side.
• Remove from barbecue and set aside.
• Meanwhile, remove reserved dressing from fridge.
• Peel cantaloupe, discard seeds and cut into very thin wedges.
• Line 4 large salad plates with spinach.
• When chicken is cool, for each salad, slice each breast and fan onto spinach.
• Arrange cantaloupe on spinach.
• Sprinkle salads with cherry tomatoes, feta and green onion.
• Drizzle to taste with remaining dressing.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp mint.

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 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.

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.