Mediterranean Chopped Salad (Gluten Free)
This mediterranean chopped salad is the perfect balance between fresh crunchy vegetables and protein! Protein packed with chickpeas and grilled chicken, then mixed with all the crunchy veggies, this salad is SUPER easy to make. All you have to do to make this mediterranean chopped salad is chop the ingredients, make the dressing, and mix everything together! Only 3 steps!The great thing about chopped salads is that you can pretty much throw in any veggies you have laying around. The perfect clean-out-your-fridge recipe. Just chop up the veggies and throw them in. Because this is a Mediterranean chopped salad, I always learn more towards typical in Mediterranean ingredients but you can use whatever you'd like.
Ingredients
- 10 oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Lettuce mixed greens, romaine, or your favorite
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1/4 cup white onion diced
- 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese or dairy-free feta
- 6 tbsp Olive oil divided
- 6 tbsp Balsamic vinegar divided
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 2 tsp Garlic powder divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the refrigerator.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, onion, cucumber, and chopped tomato.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Crumble the feta cheese on top.
- Serve immediately.