Greek Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about throwing together a Greek chicken salad when you want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. This is one of my go to meals because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've put in way more effort than you actually have. The best part? That beautiful feta cheese isn't just delicious, it's packed with probiotics that support your gut health. With simple ingredients you probably already have at home, this salad is budget friendly too. It's bright, tangy, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner any night of the week.
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Ingredients
- 400 gboneless, skinless chicken breast
- 120 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 60 mlred wine vinegar
- 60 mllemon juice
- 200 gfeta cheese
- 1 kgred onion(diced)
- 400 gcucumber(sliced)
- 200 gtomato(diced)
- 100 gkalamata olives
- 20 gfresh parsley
- 4 gsalt
- 2 gblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Add the diced red onion, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley. Toss to combine.
- 3
Add the sliced grilled chicken to the bowl and toss to coat with the Greek vinaigrette. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Just before serving, crumble the feta cheese into the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
- 7
Optional: Serve with a side of warm pita bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
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