Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Grilled Chicken
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Grilled Chicken is a fresh and flavorful dish featuring tender grilled chicken atop a vibrant mix of chickpeas, crisp vegetables, olives, and feta. Tossed in a zesty lemon and oregano dressing, it’s a satisfying and healthy meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil. Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Slice the rested chicken and serve it on top of the chickpea salad.