Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad with Feta and Olives

Simple Greek Chicken Salad 🥗

Overview:

This Simple Greek Chicken Salad is a delightful ensemble of tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, all tossed together in a refreshing dressing. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavors, it’s a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal any day of the week!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 18 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 cups lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted

Dressing Ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Red wine vinegar
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Preparation of Chicken:

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   • Start by grilling or broiling the marinated chicken breasts until they are cooked through and have a nice charred exterior, approximately 4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Once done, allow them to rest for a few minutes before slicing them thinly.

2. Assembling the Salad:

   • In a large salad bowl, combine the torn lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and kalamata olives.

3. Making the Dressing:

   • For the dressing, whisk together a combination of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. Alternatively, you can explore Greek Salad Dressings on Recipezaar for more inspiration.

4. Tossing it All Together:

   • Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Serving:

   • Serve the Simple Greek Chicken Salad immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese and olives if desired. Enjoy this light and flavorful dish as a standalone meal or as a refreshing side to complement your favorite Greek-inspired dishes.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 174.1
• Fat Content: 6.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 50.9mg
• Sodium Content: 418.1mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10.7g
  • Fiber: 2.8g
  • Sugar: 5g
• Protein Content: 18.6g

Tips and Suggestions:

• Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite Greek-inspired ingredients such as bell peppers, artichoke hearts, or even a sprinkle of dried mint for an extra burst of flavor.
• If you’re short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or even leftover rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
• For a vegetarian twist, you can omit the chicken and add chickpeas or grilled tofu for protein.
• This salad is best served fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before serving to save time.
• Experiment with different variations of the dressing to suit your taste preferences, such as adding a touch of honey for sweetness or a squeeze of lemon for acidity.

Enjoy this Simple Greek Chicken Salad as a light and satisfying meal that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome goodness! 🌿🍅🥒