Mediterranean Diet Asian Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Diet Asian Chicken Salad—a vibrant fusion of flavors and healthy ingredients. This recipe combines marinated chicken breast, infused with a soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic blend, with a colorful medley of mixed salad greens, crunchy veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, and shredded carrots, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and a bright splash of lime, this dish is a perfect balance of zesty and savory that fits seamlessly into both Mediterranean and Asian-inspired diets. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this refreshing salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep while staying heart-healthy and full of protein-packed goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
Begin by marinating the chicken breast. In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Place the chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes. For better flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrot, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro over the salad.
Drizzle lime juice over the top and toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well mixed and evenly coated.
Serve immediately to enjoy a fresh and healthy Mediterranean Diet Asian Chicken Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2636 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 138.9 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2770 mg | 59% | |
*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.
