Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce)
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup sliced red onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Lemon-Dijon Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
2. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Arrange sliced grilled chicken over the salad. Drizzle with lemon-Dijon dressing.
5. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately for a light and satisfying meal.