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Grilled Chicken Tomato Cucumber Salad

This salad is light, lean, healthy and incredibly delicious!
Course Main, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 588 kcal
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

  1. 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.
  2. Shake the oil, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, garlic paste, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a jar with a lid.
  3. 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.)
  4. 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. 
  5. Prepare a medium-high gas or charcoal grill fire.
  6. 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.
  7. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. 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.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Fine Cooking

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Tomato Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 802mg35%
Potassium 1497mg43%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 4165IU83%
Vitamin C 36.4mg44%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.