Description
If you’re in search of a vibrant, nutritious meal that’s easy to whip up, look no further than this Easy Greek Salad with Chicken. This delightful concoction features fresh, crisp vegetables combined with tender chicken and tangy feta cheese, making it the perfect choice for any occasion—whether it’s a quick lunch or a dinner gathering. With its refreshing flavors and zesty dressing made from olive oil and red wine vinegar, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds while keeping health in mind. Best of all, it can be customized with your favorite ingredients, ensuring every bite is uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups lettuce (chopped)
- 1 Greek marinated chicken breast (8 ounces)
- 2 cups Mediterranean tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup Persian cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- If using pre-cooked chicken, slice it into bite-sized pieces. If using raw chicken, grill or pan-sear it until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and let rest before slicing.
- On your cutting board, chop the lettuce and slice the cucumber and tomatoes to your preference.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently before topping with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg