Best 8 Lemon Pepper Salad Recipes

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Craving a refreshing and zesty salad that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable lemon pepper salad. This vibrant dish bursts with a symphony of flavors, where the tangy brightness of lemon and the piquant kick of black pepper come together in perfect harmony. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy side dish or a flavorful main course, this salad has got you covered. With its vibrant colors, aromatic allure, and irresistible taste, the lemon pepper salad is a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more.

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GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD



Grilled Chicken Paillard with Lemon and Black Pepper and Arugula-Tomato Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small shallot, chopped
1/4 cup pure olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh black pepper
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, pounded thinly
Salt
1/2 pound arugula
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish
Lemon halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, olive oil and black pepper in a large baking dish. Add the chicken, turn to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt on both sides and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and just cooked through.
  • Combine arugula, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl, toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place each paillard on a large plate, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with some of the arugula-tomato salad. Garnish with lemon halves.

GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD



Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken Salad image

Easy, summery salad; great for all those low-carb eaters. I make this lemon-pepper chicken salad for my husband when he is on his Atkins® diet.

Provided by REDNECKGRL

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons
2 limes
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers, chopped
¼ cup sliced green onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Roll lemons and limes on a cutting board to release the juices; cut in half and squeeze 1/2 of the juice onto chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon-pepper seasoning, and let marinate for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Toss lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a large salad bowl.
  • Turn marinated chicken over and sprinkle other side with remaining lemon-pepper seasoning.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Cut chicken into long strips and place on salad. Squeeze remaining lemon and lime juice on salad at the last minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 488.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON-PEPPER DRESSING



Arugula Salad with Lemon-Pepper Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Arugula     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
6 cups coarsely torn arugula

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula to bowl and toss to coat.

GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD



GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON AND BLACK PEPPER AND ARUGULA-TOMATO SALAD image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1small shallot, chopped
1/4 cup pure olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh pepper
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, pounded thinly
Salt
1/2 pound of arugula
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and black pepper in a large baking dish. Add chicken, turn to coat and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt on both sides and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Combine arugula, tomatoes, onion in a large bowl, toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place each Paillard on a large plate, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and top with some of the arugula-tomato salad.

LEMON-PEPPER SALAD



Lemon-Pepper Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lemons
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
1/2 pint yellow tomatoes, halved or 2 vine ripe yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 hearts romaine lettuce, shredded or chopped

Steps:

  • Zest the lemons into a bowl. Add the juice of the lemons with the pepper, whisk in olive oil then season the dressing with salt, to taste. Toss the tomatoes and greens with dressing and adjust seasoning.

WARM LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great weeknight gluten and dairy free dinner. Very quick and tasty. I found it in the Pampered Chef 2011 Calendar. TIP: If you can't find gluten-free lemon pepper seasoning, substitute, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp salt.

Provided by AllergyGirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 38m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 1/2 lbs red potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 lemon
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium bell pepper
1/2 small red onion
6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
1/2 cup parsley

Steps:

  • Place the peas and 1/4 cup water into a microwave safe dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain using a colander; rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • Slice potatoes into 1/4 inch rounds. Place potatoes, salt and 4 cups of water into another microwave safe dish. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 13-16 minutes or until tender, stirring twice; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Rub chicken with 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning. Spray pan with oil. Cook chicken 7-9 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 and juices run clear, turning once. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm.
  • For dressing, juice lemon to measure 2 tablespoons Combine juice, 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking constantly; set aside.
  • Thinly slice chicken, bell pepper and onion. Combine peas, chicken, bell pepper, onion, artichokes and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add potatoes and dressing; toss gently. Serve warm.

LEMON PEPPER TUNA SALAD



Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad image

Make and share this Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rog22nyy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can tuna
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 small sweet pickles
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 dash onion powder (or 1 tbsp of chopped onion)

Steps:

  • Drain oil/water out of tuna.
  • Stir mayonnaise into tuna.
  • Finely chop and add pickles.
  • Stir in garlic, pesto, lemon juice, and onion powder.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over tuna and stir.
  • Serve on bread, toast, crackers or as is.

LEMON-PEPPER FISH WITH GARDEN SALAD



Lemon-Pepper Fish With Garden Salad image

Always on the lookout for fresh fish and salad recipes especially when we go on holiday and this one from Australian BH&G Diabetic Living seems to fit the bill.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Australian

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 corn cobs (husks and silk removed)
ground black pepper (fresh)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper (seasoning no added salt Masterfoods recommended)
2 (150 g) cod fish fillets (blue-eye)
cooking spray
30 g salad leaves (2 cups mixed)
30 g snow pea sprouts (trimmed)
2 tomatoes (quartered)
1/2 avocado (small thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
ground black pepper (fresh)

Steps:

  • Preheat barbecue plate and barbecue grill to medium.
  • Place each corncob on a piece of foil and season with pepper and wrap to enclose and put on barbecue plate and close barbecue lid and cook, turning once, for 20 minutes or until the corn is tender and then remove from the barbecue and set aside int he foil.
  • Tube the seasoning over each side of fish fillets and then spray each side with cooking spry and put fish on barbecue grill and cook on each side for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until just cooked.
  • GARDEN SALAD - meanwhile put the salad leaves, snow pea sprouts, tomato and avocado in a medium bowl.
  • Put the lemon juice, vinegar and oil in a msall bowl and season with pepper and whisk well to combine - or alternatively put all into a screw top jar, secure lid and shake to mix well and pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  • Divide the salad between plates and top with fish and sereve with the corncobs.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. If possible, use organic or locally grown produce.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Add some crunch: To add some texture to your salad, add some crunchy vegetables like celery, carrots, or radishes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a lemon pepper salad. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or try different variations of the dressing.

Conclusion:

Lemon pepper salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright citrus flavor and peppery kick, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give lemon pepper salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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