Mindful Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

Marinade/Dressing:

•  2 T olive oil

• Juice of 1 fresh lemon

• 2 T red wine vinegar

• 2 T fresh chopped parsley

• 2 tsp dried basil

• 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp sea salt

• pepper, to taste

• 1 lb. chicken breasts

Salad:

•  6 cups Romaine leaves, chopped

• 1 large cucumber, diced

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 1 red onion, sliced thin

• ½ avocado, sliced

• ⅓ cup Kalamata olives

• Fresh lemon wedges, to serve

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INSTRUCTIONS

Directions: 

1. Whisk all of the marinade/dressing ingredients in a glass mixing bowl. Pour out/separate half of the marinade into a large, shallow dish. Refrigerate the remaining marinade to use as the dressing later.

2. Add the chicken to the marinade in the bowl; marinade chicken for 15-30 minutes (or up to two hours in the refrigerator if time allows). Meanwhile, prep all the veggies for the salad and place them on a large platter or bowl.

3. Once chicken is ready, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a grill pan or a grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken on both sides until browned and completely cooked through.

4.  Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes; slice and arrange over salad. Drizzle salad with the remaining dressing and mix well. Serve with lemon wedges.

Serves 4

 Nutrition:  Calories  337  Carbs 25g  Protein 30.1g  Fat 16.5  Fiber  10.4g  Sugar 8.1g

  Enjoy!