Low Carb OMAD Herbed Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Gluten Free
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Quick Easy
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Low Carb OMAD Herbed Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Description

This simple recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Tender chicken breast is briefly marinated in a flavorful blend of fruity olive oil and freshly chopped herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley. The chicken is then seasoned with salt and garlic before being immersed in the herbed olive oil mixture.

The marinade process is quick, requiring only enough time to heat a grill, making it ideal for busy evenings. A deliciously tart lemon garlic vinaigrette is prepared to complement the salad. This vibrant salad features sliced grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, diced cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, briny kalamata olives, juicy blueberries, and slices of rich avocado.

Each ingredient contributes to a symphony of flavors and textures, creating a truly memorable dish. Breaking a fast with this fresh, affordable, and colorful salad is an absolute delight. The combination of savory chicken, tangy vinaigrette, and fresh produce is both satisfying and invigorating.

The variety of ingredients ensures a diverse range of nutrients, making it a healthy and well-rounded meal. If you don't have a grill, you can easily saute the chicken breasts instead. Since the chicken is already marinated in olive oil, simply heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and sear them on both sides until golden brown.

Sear all the pieces of chicken this way and remove them to a plate. If the chicken is not fully cooked, place the pan with all of the chicken pieces into a 350 F oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. The sauteed chicken will still be infused with the delicious flavors of the marinade.

While the recipe calls for garlic, feel free to use crushed or minced garlic for a more intense garlic flavor. If you have a dairy sensitivity, feel free to omit the feta cheese, use a plant-based alternative, or substitute with tangy goat cheese. This salad is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your own preferences and dietary needs.

Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful salad as a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 bowl serving
C
Calories
650 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
60 g

C
Fats
45 g
Saturated Fats 7 g
Unsaturated Fats 33 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 600 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Romaine lettuce
    Romaine lettuce
    8 oz
    2.
    Tomato
    Tomato
    0.5 cup
    3.
    Cucumber
    Cucumber
    0.25 large - 8 1/4" long
    4.
    Black olives
    Black olives
    1 oz
    5.
    Feta cheese
    Feta cheese
    2 oz
    6.
    Blueberries
    Blueberries
    0.25 cup
    7.
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
    8.
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
    9.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    2 tbsp
    10.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    0.5 tsp
    11.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    0.5 clove
    12.
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    2.5 lb
    13.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    0.5 tsp
    14.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    1 tsp
    15.
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
    16.
    Parsley
    Parsley
    2 tbsp
    17.
    Rosemary, fresh
    Rosemary, fresh
    1 tbsp
    18.
    Thyme, fresh
    Thyme, fresh
    1 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Prepare the romaine lettuce by cutting the leaves into 1 pieces, rinsing them, and then spinning them dry.
    2.
    Wash the tomatoes and cucumber. Slice the kalamata olives. Crumble the feta. Divide the lettuce between two bowls and top the lettuce with diced cucumbers. Top the lettuce with the toppings except for the blueberries.
    3.
    In the meantime, prepare a gallon zip-top bag with the olive oil and the chopped herbs.
    4.
    Place the salted chicken into the bag and seal it. Massage and punch the chicken in the bag to marinate it quickly.
    5.
    Slice the chicken in half to make two flat pieces. Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt and garlic powder (combine these two seasonings to sprinkle it onto the chicken easier).
    6.
    To make the salad dressing, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, tsp kosher salt, and grated garlic clove.
    7.
    Preheat a grill to 450 F. Place the chicken onto the grill shiny side down. Allow the chicken to cook until excellent grill marks have formed about 2-3 minutes on the first side.
    8.
    Flip and repeat on the other side for a similar length of time.
    9.
    Flip the chicken again and cook until the chicken s internal temperature reaches 165 F.
    10.
    Remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice it into thin pieces.
    11.
    Place the chicken on top of the salad bowl. Top the salad with the blueberries. Dress the salad with the lemon vinaigrette.