No more dull grilled chicken dinners!
During this summer season, there is something about the heat that has me wanting lighter foods like this Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad. Grilled chicken salads make for a wholesome dinner to share with your loved ones. Summer salad recipes are not only simple to toss but also totally delicious and often a nutritional powerhouse, like this Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad.
Nothing is more revitalising than a bowl of mixed greens, fresh summer produce and a healthy salad dressing.
During the summer season, my father and I mostly indulge in refreshing and light salads to beat the heat. These easy summer dinner recipes for family are delicious and healthy salads. They always work when we are back from our workout sessions or simply just enjoying the evening breeze. We like to use fresh vegetables and greens and create a vibrant bowl leaving us satisfied and full.
This recipe provides lots of Vitamin A and folate from the arugula leaves, protein from the grilled chicken and lots of antioxidants from the cucumbers and tomatoes. The tangy honey-mustard vinaigrette is the perfect healthy salad dressing to balance the bitterness of the arugula leaves and the juiciness of the tomatoes. I assure you, put this refreshing summer salad in the centre of the table and it will be finished in no time. The tanginess of the dressing, bitterness of the leaves and the char of the grilled chicken is truly irresistible! If you have been trying to make your dinners healthier then this is the perfect salad to start with.
This is a fairly simple recipe that only requires one dressing which also acts as a marinade for the grilled chicken.
Arugula Leaves Preparation
You should always start by washing the arugula leaves under running water. This dusts off the dust and dirt and immediately resting them in an ice bath for a couple of minutes. The ice bath prevents the leaves from changing its colour and keeps them fresh.
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
The honey-mustard vinaigrette requires olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, oregano, chilli flakes, chopped garlic and mint leaves. Whisk together all the ingredients and you have your salad dressing ready! Isn’t it super quick and easy?
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Marinade
Now coming to the marinated grilled chicken!
A tip, try to marinate and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours. The key to marinating your grilled chicken longer is that the citric acid of the lemon juice will break down the fibres of the meat, tenderise it and at the same time enhance the flavour of the meat! Who doesn’t love a juicy grilled chicken breast?!
Keep the grilled chicken marinade refrigerated, unless you want some bacteria to accompany your grilled chicken!
How to make the Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Course: Non-Vegetarian, SaladDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutes15
minutes35
minutesIngredients Dressing/marinade
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp mustard
2 tbsp water
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp freshly chopped coriander
2 tsp honey
Rock salt to taste
Pepper to taste
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
500 gm boneless, skinless chicken breast
- SALAD
2 cups arugula leaves – washed and dried ( roughly chopped)
1 large cucumber diced
1 large tomato diced
1 onion finely sliced
Rock salt to taste
Directions
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl. Keep aside half and refrigerate for later to use as the dressing. Pour out the remaining in a shallow dish.
- Marinade the chicken in the dish for at least 15 minutes (if time allows up to 2 hours in the refrigerator). While the chicken is being marinated, prepare all the salad ingredients and toss together in a large bowl.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 mins, slice and mix with the salad. Drizzle the remaining untouched dressing over the salad and serve!
- Add a handful of mixed seeds of your choice to add extra crunch!
Notes
- Keep the marinated chicken refrigerated.
Hi! If you have any questions related to the recipe please leave a comment below. Don’t keep this recipe to yourself and spread the word! Make sure to try the Asian Kale Salad Recipe for some Asian flavours.
Congratulations!!!
Brilliant Ishana .. extremely well presented with detailed information on the ingredients and they nutritional value.. beautifully taken pictures.
Big Congratulations and am going to try the lemon herb grilled chicken salad
Congratulations Ishana ma’am for the wonderful idea of sharing the delecious recipies.
I am a big lover of cakes , puddings and baked items.
We look forward for your new updates and will try.
Thanks