Description
A vibrant and healthy Greek Chicken Salad featuring grilled chicken breast, fresh romaine greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a light main course or meal prep option packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast (sliced or cubed)
- 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced or diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine or mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and cooked grilled chicken breast. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Toss and garnish: Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if using.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop further before serving.
Notes
- Great for meal prep—store salad components separately and toss with dressing just before serving.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano before grilling.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to enhance aroma and presentation.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the dressing to taste depending on your preference.
