Description
A vibrant and healthy Greek Chicken Salad with Feta, perfect for a light summer meal. This recipe combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta for a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Let it cool slightly, then shred or dice it.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Add the cooked chicken to the salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Greek Chicken Salad!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- You can grill the chicken instead of baking it.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or artichoke hearts.
- If you don’t have Kalamata olives, any pitted black olives will work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 350-400
- Sugar: approx. 5g
- Sodium: approx. 600mg
- Fat: approx. 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 10g
- Fiber: approx. 3g
- Protein: approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: approx. 80mg