Description
Greek chicken salad is a delightful, vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. With juicy grilled chicken, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion. It’s not just a meal; it’s a celebration of fresh flavors that transports you to sun-soaked shores with every bite. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light dinners, this dish will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 oz)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- While the chicken grills, chop cucumbers and halve cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add sliced chicken to the vegetable mix and drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg