Grilled Lemon-oregano Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken salads are popular items on trendy restaurant menus. This one's a cinch to make at home.

Prep time: 15 minutes plus marinating

Grilling time: 10 to 12 minutes

Degree of difficulty: easy

• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Dressing

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

6 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 pint cherry tomatoes add green grapes if desired

1. Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic and salt in resealable plastic storage bag. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours.

2. Make dressing: Combine all ingredients together in bowl.

3. Heat grill. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side. Slice thin.

4. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes and chicken on 4 serving plates. Drizzle dressing on top. Makes 4 servings.