![Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/4543cbc7e34f68f51a553d255e25a49468f7de2293b8971b8277034958a3b952/659bbd418cba5d6b7e74af1e340f5678/lemoncuminchickenlead.jpg)
Lunch / Dinner
Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad
This flavorful Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad is a healthy summer meal all on its own. Prepare the ingredients ahead for the week, or make this recipe in bulk to serve at a summer cookout.
Ingredients
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE—
FOR THE CHICKEN—
FOR THE SALAD—
Find bags of Mediterranean blend salad mixes in the produce aisle—they’re typically a mixture of romaine, radicchio, and escarole.
Instructions
Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, and honey for the vinaigrette; continue whisking while you drizzle in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper; set aside.
Combine cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for the chicken on a plate; coat both sides of chicken in cumin mixture. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chicken on both sides until cooked through, 10–12 minutes. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Toss lettuces, cucumber, sweet peppers, chickpeas, olives, feta, scallions, parsley, and banana-pepper rings with chicken and vinaigrette in a bowl. Divide between two plates. Top with Garlic Croutons.
![Combine spices and seasonings on a plate, then press chicken into the mixture to coat pieces evenly.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/5ed3cde34765bbc268c4e8802f5bf24eb1ca25c629b5cd0e8ab0a0e39154c898/3dc52cc6ea658ffb4602dd3166dd18bb/spices.jpg)
Combine spices and seasonings on a plate, then press chicken into the mixture to coat pieces evenly.
![Allowing chicken to rest before slicing it across the grain yields pieces that are tender and juicy.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/0d838665ae121040f2b6fe5c686394f658c5ca3d9b38b9136f8e05dd0e66c026/d1e3ff0f5b2348d16852928d63d47e51/slicing.jpg)
Allowing chicken to rest before slicing it across the grain yields pieces that are tender and juicy.
![Toss salad and sliced chicken with vinaigrette, then serve with croutons.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/5f35627f31fbe58ecf15156f48f1ec1b1cf71ec5e02e832098644d09caeb3669/954361c6b4745387b5e403181758f5be/tosssalad.jpg)
Toss salad and sliced chicken with vinaigrette, then serve with croutons.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 386
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 838mg 34%
Carbs 22g 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 34g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.