Description
If you’re craving a fresh and flavorful meal, look no further than this Easy Greek Salad with Chicken. This vibrant dish brings together crisp vegetables, juicy marinated chicken, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a standout side at your next gathering, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, you’ll have a satisfying meal that can easily be customized to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with warm pita and hummus, this Greek-inspired salad will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 Greek marinated chicken breast (8 ounces)
- 2 cups sliced tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced Persian or hothouse cucumber
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber and tomatoes.
- Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken until fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes per side). Let it rest before slicing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese; toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and add sliced chicken on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg