Mediterranean Diet Friendly Grilled Chicken Salad with Basil-Herb Sauce

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Grilled Chicken Salad with Basil-Herb Sauce

Grilled chicken breasts get a quick marinade of olive oil, turmeric, and ginger before hitting a hot grill, giving you smoky, well-charred strips with juicy interiors every time. The real star is the basil-herb sauce, a bright blend of fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice that gets blitzed until silky and vibrant green. Piled over crisp mixed greens, cool cucumber, crunchy purple cabbage, and creamy avocado, this salad delivers a satisfying mix of textures in every forkful. It leans on olive oil, fresh herbs, lean protein, and plenty of vegetables, making it a natural fit for a Mediterranean Diet Friendly table. Light but filling, it's the kind of dinner-salad you'll want on repeat all week long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
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2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger

For the basil-herb sauce

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For the salad

6 cups mixed salad greens
1 english cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 medium avocado, sliced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp fine sea salt

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, turmeric, and ginger, turning to coat evenly. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
While the chicken marinates, make the basil-herb sauce: combine the basil, parsley, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and bright green, scraping down the sides once. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Set aside.

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