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5 from 5 votes

Grilled Chicken Tomato Cucumber Salad

This salad is light, lean, healthy and incredibly delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 588kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • finely grated zest from 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 inches anchovy paste see tips
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ¼  pound small red potatoes scrubbed and halved or quartered if large
  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium English seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 cups leaf lettuce bib lettuce, arugula or baby spinach
  • small basil leaves for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  • Peel garlic by smashing with the flat side of a knife on a work surface. Finely chop garlic, then add ½ teaspoon salt and anchovy paste. Mash chopped garlic with the flat side of a large, sharp knife until a paste forms.
  • Shake the oil, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, garlic paste, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a jar with a lid.
  • Put the potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan. Add water to cover and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. (Exact time will depend on the size of your potatoes.) Drain potatoes well and then transfer to a medium size bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to coat. (Dressing and potatoes can be made early in the day. Toss the potatoes with the dressing and seasonings, then after they cool down, store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature or warm a bit in the microwave before serving.)
  • Toss the chicken in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of the dressing ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes. 
  • Prepare a medium-high gas or charcoal grill fire.
  • Arrange the chicken on the grill. Cover the grill and cook, turning the chicken after about 5 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total. For perfectly juicy chicken, use an instant-read thermometer. Internal temp should be right at 160˚F. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Slice the chicken. Divide lettuce between 4 dinner plates or shallow bowls, Arrange sliced chicken, tomato/cucumber salad and potatoes over lettuce. Drizzle chicken with a little more of the dressing. Pass extras dressing at the table.

Notes

Adapted from Fine Cooking

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 1497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4165IU | Vitamin C: 36.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2.8mg