Greek Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
π Prep Time: 15 minutes | π Total Time: 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Greek Chicken Salad featuring a zesty Lemon-Herb Dressing. Crisp romaine lettuce, creamy garbanzo beans, juicy tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese come together in a harmony of taste and texture, topped with a refreshing dressing bursting with lemon and herbs. This salad is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that’s packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce | 3 |
| Garbanzo beans | 2 |
| Tomatoes | 1 |
| Kalamata olives | 2 |
| Feta cheese | 3/4 |
| Lemon juice | 1 |
| Olive oil | 3 |
| Fresh mint | 1/2 |
| Fresh oregano | 1 |
| Fresh parsley | 1 |
| Salt | 1 |
| Pepper | 1/2 |
Lemon-Herb Dressing:
- Olive oil: 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup
- Fresh mint, finely chopped: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh oregano, finely chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions:
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Prepare Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and kalamata olives.
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Make Lemon-Herb Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, fresh mint, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper until well blended. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator.
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Toss with Dressing:
- Pour the Lemon-Herb Dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
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Add Feta Cheese:
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
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Serve:
- Serve the Greek Chicken Salad with toasted pita bread triangles on the side for a delightful crunch.
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Enjoy!
- Sit back, relax, and savor the fresh flavors of this vibrant salad bursting with Mediterranean goodness.
Recipe Yield:
- This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 557.6
- Fat: 41.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 79.2mg
- Sodium: 1085.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.4g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Protein: 26.1g
Indulge in this wholesome Greek Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing for a burst of freshness and flavor that will transport you straight to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean!
