About this Recipe
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken — Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Grill the Chicken — Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden, charred, and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables — Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the red onion thinly. Drain the Taggiasca olives. Set aside.
Step 4: Make the Dressing — Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 5: Assemble the Salad — In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, red onion, and mozzarella balls. Toss with the dressing.
Step 6: Finishing — Place the sliced grilled chicken on top. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
