Mediterranean Grilled Chicken, Beans & Veggie Mix Salad
This Mediterranean grilled chicken, beans, and veggie salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with protein. Juicy grilled chicken is paired with hearty beans, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon dressing that brings everything together.
Prep Time & Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and black pepper
For the Salad
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
For the Lemon Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Grill the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken and let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
Grill or cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
2. Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, add:
chickpeas
cannellini beans
cucumber
tomatoes
bell pepper
red onion
parsley
lettuce
Gently toss everything together.
3. Make the Dressing
Whisk together:
olive oil
lemon juice
Dijon mustard
garlic
salt
pepper
The dressing should be bright, tangy, and fresh.
4. Assemble
Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and feta cheese.
Drizzle with the lemon dressing and toss lightly before serving.
Helpful Tips
Rotisserie chicken works great if you’re short on time.
Add avocado for extra creaminess.
Fresh herbs like mint or dill add even more Mediterranean flavor.
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 470
Protein: 38g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 8g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Sodium: 480mg