Lemon Thyme Grilled Chicken Salad with Feta Dressing

By á-178825

4 servings & 1/2 c dressing. Chill in marinade at least 4 hrs.

Ingredients

• 2 T EVOO
• 2 t minced fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t lemon zest
• 1/4 t fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 t salt
• 4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 c mixed salad greens
• Feta Dressing Recipe (follows)
• Crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, flatbread crackers
• Feta Dressing
• 2 T white wine vinegar
• 1 t honey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 t Dijon mustard
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/8 t fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 c EVOO
• 1/4 c crumbled feta cheese
• 2 t minced fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in lg heavy duty zip top plastic bag. Add chicken & seal bag turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hrs. Preheat grill to med high (350-400). Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill on greased grill rack 6 min on each side until cooked through. Let chicken cool slightly before cutting into thin slices.

Toss salad greens with 1/4 c Feta Dressing & divide among 4 salad plates. Place chicken slices on greens. Top with feta & toasted pine nuts. Serve with flatbread crackers & remaining dressing.

For dressing: whisk together first 6 ingredients in a bowl; slowly whisk in oil. Stir in feta & thyme. Makes 1/2 c.