Grilled Chicken Salad

This grilled chicken salad is a healthy and filling option for lunch or dinner.  Switch up the vegetables based on what is available in season.

Ingredients:

For the Grilled Chicken

• 2 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded flat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grilling
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Italian herbs
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes

For the Dressing:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard paste

For the Salad:

• 4 – 5 lettuce leaves, sliced
• 2 cups ice-berg lettuce, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cucumber, chopped

Method:

1. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl. Add the marinade ingredients and toss together.
2. Let sit for 15 – 20 minutes to marinate properly.
3. Heat oil in a grill pan. Place the chicken breasts and grill chicken for 4 – 5 minutes each side until cooked through. Remove from pan, and let cool before slicing.
4. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Whisk till mixed and set aside.
5. Take a large bowl and add chopped lettuce leaves, ice-berg, tomatoes and cucumber.
6. Drizzle about 1 – 2 tablespoon of the dressing and toss to combine.
7. Taste and add more dressing if preferred.
8. Top with sliced chicken and mix through.