Cuban Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Your favorite salad dressing

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, lime juice, cumin, and salt and pepper. Pour over salad and mix until evenly coated.
5. Add cooked chicken to salad and mix until evenly distributed.
6. Serve with your favorite salad dressing.

Interesting Facts

• The average Cuban meal consists of a main dish, a salad, and some side dishes.
• Cubans often use a variety of spices, such as cumin, paprika, oregano, and garlic, to give their dishes a unique flavor.
• Cuban cuisine is heavily influenced by African, Spanish, and Caribbean flavors.