By Eleonora Ginnis · September 27, 2026 · 5 min read

Chimichurri Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs

Name: Chimichurri Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian-inspired / South American-flavored
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 medium), or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 12 oz); 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, romaine, baby spinach mix); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup); 1 ripe avocado, diced; 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (optional); 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or queso fresco (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; For the chimichurri (makes ~3/4 cup):; 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (approx. 40 g); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional; can increase parsley instead); 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (about 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for extra brightness)

Published September 27, 2026 · Updated September 27, 2026Be the first to rate this recipe

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A fast, zesty Chimichurri Chicken Salad for 4 with fresh herbs, simple prep, and make-ahead options.

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