This vibrant salad captures the essence of the Mediterranean—bright herbs, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender grilled chicken drizzled with a lemon–red wine vinaigrette. Every bite feels alive with flavor and nourishment. Packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and heart-healthy fats, it supports both cellular vitality and mood balance. Serve it on a warm summer evening or as a meal-prep favorite for the week.
Ingredients
Chicken
1½ pounds
boneless chicken breasts
pounded
3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
1 tablespoons
red wine vinegar
2 cloves
garlic
crushed
1 teaspoons
dried oregano
1 teaspoons
dried marjoram
½ teaspoons
paprika
¾ teaspoons
sea salt
½ teaspoons
black pepper
Salad
2 heads
romaine lettuce
rinsed and chopped
1 large
red bell peppers
seeded and sliced
1 cups
cherry tomatoes
2
English cucumbers
sliced
½ small
red onions
thinly sliced
½ cups
pitted
kalamata olives
4 ounces
feta cheese
crumbled
(optional)
Dressing
6 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons
red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
1 cloves
garlic
crushed
2 teaspoons
dijon mustard
½ teaspoons
sea salt
freshly ground
black pepper