Mediterranean Salad With Grilled Chicken Breasts - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded
    For the Marinade
    1 lemon, juice of
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    salt, to taste
    pepper, to taste
    For the Salad
    2 heads romaine lettuce, shredded
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    1 cup cucumber, diced
    1 cup red onion, chopped
    2 carrots, shredded
    2 cups pita chips, plain
    For the dressing
    1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1 lemon, zest of, and reserve
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    2 tablespoons honey
    2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
    salt, to taste
    pepper, to taste
Preparation
    Combine marinade ingredients in a bag or glass dish and add the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.
    Grill about 5-6 minutes per side or broil 6-7 minutes per side; When slightly cooled, slice chicken breasts on the diagonal and set aside.
    Make the dressing by combining all ingredients except for the oil and then slowly whisk in the oil, taste and adjust seasoning and set aside until ready to eat.
    In a salad bowl, combine all the greens and vegetables and pita chips with chicken and toss.
    Whisk the dressing and add to the salad and toss more and serve immedietly.

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