Grilled mediterranean chicken salad
Delight in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this savory grilled chicken salad. Packed with fresh ingredients, it's a culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients:
- 2 large bonelss skinless chicken breasts
- 2 small yellow squash
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 large red pepper
- 20 kalamata olives
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly into rings & separated
- 280g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 110g French feta cheese, crumbled
- 140g mixed lettuce greens
- salt & pepper
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons aged Balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and coat with Canola cooking spray. Grill at 230 °Cor 6 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Allow the chicken to sit for 5 minutes before cutting it into slices about a quarter-inch thick.
- Halve the squash, zucchini, and red pepper lengthwise. Season well with salt and pepper and coat with canola cooking spray. Grill for 4 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other. Allow the vegetables to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the squash and zucchini diagonally. Cut the red pepper into long slices about one inch wide, then cut each slice diagonally into half-inch pieces.
- Combine all the ingredients to make the vinaigrette dressing.
- On each plate, arrange a layer of mixed greens, grilled vegetables, onions, olives, and feta. Place the grilled chicken slices on top and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
Summary:
- Calories: 1967 kcal
- Fat: 90 g
- Protein: 157 g
- Carbs: 146 g
- Potassium: 6982 mg
- Magnesium: 586 mg