Greek Salad With Chicken

Greek Salad With Chicken


Difficulty: Beginner
Prep Time

20

minutes
Cook Time

15

minutes
Rest Time

10

minutes
Total Time

35

minutes


Greek Salad with Chicken is a delicious and hearty salad that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. This colorful salad features fresh and crunchy vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, combined with salty Kalamata olives, sliced red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. But the real star of the show is the grilled chicken breast, which adds protein, flavor and texture to the salad.

The chicken is perfectly seasoned and cooked to tender perfection, making every bite a true delight. All of the ingredients are then tossed together with a zesty Greek vinaigrette, which complements the bold flavors of the salad perfectly. With its fresh and vibrant taste, this Greek Salad with Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation!

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 large cucumber, diced

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

  • 2 large tomatoes, diced

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped

Directions

  • Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Set aside to rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar to make the dressing. Season with salt, pepper, and additional dried oregano if desired.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
  • Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
  • Serve the Greek salad with chicken immediately and enjoy!

  • Enjoy making this mouth-watering Greek Salad With Chicken! Let us know in the comments how yours turned out and any tweaks you made. Happy cooking! 😊👨‍🍳🍽️

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