How to Make a Refreshing and Light Mediterranean Salad – Perfect for Any Meal

According to SAEDNEWS, Salad is one of the appetizers that many people enjoy. Some salads can also be considered a light meal. One such type is the Mediterranean salad. This salad can be served as an appetizer at parties or as an evening snack at birthday gatherings. To see a complete, step-by-step guide on how to make Mediterranean salad, stay with us.

How to Make a Very Light and Diet-Friendly Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Bone the chicken breast and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to gently flatten it. In a bowl, add olive oil, mashed garlic, vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Massage the mixture into the chicken, cover it, and let it marinate for 15 minutes. If you have more time, you can let it marinate for up to 1 hour.

To make the salad dressing, mix together mustard, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, lemon zest, and some oregano. Stir to combine until the dressing is ready. If you have shallots at home, you can add them to the dressing.

Next, remove the marinated chicken breast from the mixture. Heat a small amount of oil in a grill pan or regular pan, and cook the chicken over high heat, turning it to cook both sides until fully cooked. After cooking, slice the chicken into strips. Wash and chop the lettuce, and then rinse and chop the tomatoes and cucumbers. Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.

Now, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, freshly chopped dill, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix them well. Then, add the pitted olives (either whole or sliced) and the cooked chicken on top of the salad. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently. Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour to let the flavors blend. Enjoy!