Marinated Grilled Chicken and Halloumi Salad
This Chicken Halloumi Salad is an easy and delicious way to fire up your grill. It's gluten-free, low-carb and keto-friendly.
Servings 4
Calories 455kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 14 ounces boneless chicken
- 4 ounces Halloumi sliced or Feta Cheese (do not grill the feta)
For Salad
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- ½ cup grape tomatoes sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar dressing more or less to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, parsley, and crushed red pepper.
- Place cheese in a shallow dish and cover with 3 tablespoons of marinade. Place the chicken in a separate dish and pour the remaining marinade over it.
- Marinade for at least 30 minutes or over night.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
- Grill chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the center, is no longer pink. Remove from heat and tent with foil.
- Add cheese slices to the grill and cook for 2 minutes per side.
- In a large bowl, toss together arugula, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar dressing.
- Divide salad between plates. Top with chicken and cheese slices and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1415IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 1.3mg