Description
A fresh and zesty salad combining marinated chicken, chickpeas, and vibrant vegetables for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Combine chickpeas, mixed greens, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad.
- Drizzle with any remaining dressing and toss gently before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken overnight or use fresh herbs. Adjust for gluten-free as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg