Categories Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Salad Recipes, Summer Recipes

Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

by Annmarie

This grilled lemon herb Mediterranean chicken salad is bursting with fresh flavor, thanks to a bright dressing that also works as a marinade. If you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, this salad delivers a satisfying mix of grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.

Loaded with olives, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and juicy chicken, every bite feels fresh, colorful, and balanced. The combination of textures and flavors makes it hearty enough to enjoy as a full meal on its own.

The lemon herb dressing ties everything together beautifully, adding a vibrant flavor to both the chicken and the salad itself. It’s simple, fresh, and exactly the kind of meal that feels especially good during warmer days.

This salad comes together in a way that feels effortless while still looking impressive in the bowl. It’s light, flavorful, and packed with all the classic Mediterranean flavors that make salads like this so satisfying.

Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad

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This grilled lemon herb Mediterranean chicken salad is bursting with fresh flavor, thanks to a bright dressing that also works as a marinade. If you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, this salad delivers a satisfying mix of grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Marinade/Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets or chicken breasts

Salad:

  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce or Cos lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 cucumber large, diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives or black olives, sliced – optional
  • 2 lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta to give the salad an even better flavour!

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