Montreal Grilled Chicken Salad

Get ready to elevate your salad game with this flavor-packed Montreal Grilled Chicken Salad! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are coated with bold and aromatic Montreal steak seasoning before being grilled to perfection, creating a smoky charred crust that pairs beautifully with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is the perfect balance of fresh and savory. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving four, it’s an ideal choice for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch option. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of color and flavor, and savor a salad that shines as both a light meal and a bold culinary creation!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• 0.5 medium-sized Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and coat them evenly with the Montreal steak seasoning.

Step 3

Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 4

While the chicken rests, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.

Step 8

Top the salad with the grilled chicken strips and sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Montreal Grilled Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1542.8 grams (1542.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400

Total Fat 73.10g	94%
Saturated Fat 20.10g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 353mg	118%
Sodium 3666mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 56.00g	20%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 21.20g
Protein 129.20g	258%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 690mg	53%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 2057mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 36.9%

Carbs: 16.0%