Are you looking for a light lunch or a healthy dish but your busy schedule keeps you from cooking your favorite recipes? Well, this Greek Salad With Chicken can be ready in no time and served for lunch or dinner any time of the week.
Greek Chicken Salad is a tasty and flavorful dish loaded with chicken, seasoned with Mediterranean spices, and topped with feta cheese, crunchy fresh veggies, and juicy olives. What makes this recipe special is that you can make it in less than 1 hour, as well as pack it up in a meal prep bowl and you can take it up for work.
This salad is super easy and is packed with protein, fiber, and veggies which makes it nutritious and delicious. It will surely be your all-time favorite chicken salad recipe. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you after one bite! 🙂
Homemade Greek Chicken Salad
Is this Salad Healthy?
If you are on a diet and you constantly worry about the number of calories in your food, then it is recommended to prepare your own version of this Greek Chicken Salad at home to fully control the ingredients, rather than ordering it from a restaurant.
The fresh herbs and veggies make this salad low-carb and the flavorful chicken breasts make it protein packed meal. Make it ahead of time and satisfy your hunger while feeling guilt-free at any time. It is a perfect meal for your pre or post workout and a great choice for the people who are on a keto diet style.
Super Flavorful Salad
How to Serve Greek Chicken Salad
This tangy salad made with grilled chicken, vegetables and dressing has layer upon layer of flavor, which make it a whole meal on its own. Serve this salad for lunch or dinner and adjust it to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables. You can also enjoy it as a sandwich in a lettuce or tortilla wrap.
If you are thinking of some side dishes, then this Greek salad with soup would be a great combo! It pairs well with crusty bread or pita, or you can just serve it with some crunchy fries. Give it a try now and let it be your go-to supper salad!
Pro Tips for this Delicious Salad
Prepare the dressing in advance. Greek salad dressing can be made a few days ahead of time and kept in a tightly-closed mason jar for up to two weeks, but I prefer to use it up sooner.
Never use the entire dressing at once. The salad is sufficiently dressed when it appears lightly dressed and doesn’t drip to the bottom of the dish.
Let the chicken marinate all night!
To make this meal vegetarian, you can skip the chicken or use tofu instead.
Red onions are milder but feel free to use white sweet onions.
You can use Avocado oil in place of olive oil.
Quick and Easy Meal
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This chicken stores well in the refrigerator for up to three days. For the best results, store the salad, chicken, and dressing separately and combine right before serving.
Although freezing this Greek salad is not advised, the chicken roasted in the Greek yogurt marinate can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Greek salad with chicken thighs is a low-carb, high-protein dinner that is stuffed with healthy vegetables to keep you full and satisfied.
The Perfect Combination Ever
What Will You Need for this Recipe?
Lettuce
Sundried tomatoes
Pitted kalamata or black olives
Cucumbers
Cherry tomatoes
Feta cheese
Red onion
Drained capers, optional
Avocado
For the Chicken
Large chicken breast
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Dried Oregano
Paprika
Black pepper
Salt
For the Salad Dressing
Olive oil
Dried oregano
Dried basil
Black pepper
Salt
Cloves of garlic
Vinegar
Easy Steps to Prep
To prepare a perfect Greek Chicken Salad, all you have to do is to follow these step-by-step instructions:
First, slice the chicken breast in half, or you could slice it into thin strips.
Next, add the oil and seasonings.
Then, cook on a skilled on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally.
After that, make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together.
Build the salad by adding chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sundried tomatoes, olives, red onions, feta, and avocado.
Lastly, top with the chicken and desired amount of salad dressing, and mix.
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Greek Salad With Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 cups lettuce chopped
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes drained and chopped
- ½ cup pitted kalamata or black olives
- ½ cup cucumbers sliced into half moons
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled or cubed
- ¼ red onion sliced into wings
- 2 tablespoons drained capers optional
- 1 avocado cubed
For the Chicken
- 1 large chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast in half, or you could slice it into thin strips.
- Add the oil and seasonings.
- Cook on a skilled on medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together.
- Build the salad by adding chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sundried tomatoes, olives, red onions, feta, and avocado.
- Top with the chicken and desired amount of salad dressing, and mix.
Notes
- Prepare the dressing in advance. Greek salad dressing can be made a few days ahead of time and kept in a tightly-closed mason jar for up to two weeks, but I prefer to use it up sooner.
- Never use the entire dressing at once. The salad is sufficiently dressed when it appears lightly dressed and doesn’t drip to the bottom of the dish.
- Let the chicken marinate all night!
- You can use Avocado oil in place of olive oil.