Greek Salad with Chicken

Greek Salad with Chicken

2 servings
This delicious Greek salad topped with Greek marinaded chicken is the best for meal prepped lunches or light dinners. Top it with kalamata olives, feta cheese, crunchy cucumbers and my Mediterranean tomato salad with an easy Greek vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chopped lettuce

    , such as iceberg or romaine

  • 1 8- ounce Greek Marinated Chicken Breast
  • 2 cups Mediterranean Tomato Salad or sliced tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced Persian or hothouse cucumber
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

    , broken into chunks

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic

    , peeled and minced

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the lettuce to a large serving bowl or two individual salad bowls. Top with the sliced chicken, tomato salad, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese.

  2. 2

    To make the dressing, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, sugar and salt and pepper to a small canning jar. Top with the lid and shake well until blended and emulsified. Season with more sugar and salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to taste.

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, satisfying meal that's perfect for meal prep or a light dinner? This Greek Salad with Chicken delivers fresh flavors and satisfying protein with minimal effort.

What makes this salad truly shine is the thoughtful combination of tender Greek marinaded chicken with crisp lettuce, bright Mediterranean tomato salad, and briny kalamata olives. The easy Greek vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and dried oregano, ties all the fresh components together beautifully for a cohesive, flavorful experience.

You can expect a delightful medley of textures and flavors with every forkful. The crispness of the chopped lettuce, such as iceberg or romaine, and sliced Persian or hothouse cucumbers provides a refreshing counterpoint to the salty feta cheese and briny kalamata olives. Meanwhile, the savory Greek marinaded chicken adds a satisfying protein punch.

The homemade vinaigrette, with its tangy notes and subtle sweetness from a touch of sugar, perfectly complements the fresh vegetables, making for a truly invigorating and incredibly quick meal. This dish feels light yet substantial, leaving you feeling energized without being weighed down.

Feel free to adjust the amount of feta cheese or kalamata olives to your preference. If Mediterranean Tomato Salad isn't available, simply use fresh sliced tomatoes for a similar effect. You can also vary the type of chopped lettuce based on what you enjoy most, ensuring every bite is to your liking.

This Greek Salad with Chicken is ideal for a healthy, satisfying lunch you can prepare in advance or a fresh, light dinner any night of the week. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant textures and flavors at their peak.

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