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Greek Salad with Chicken

Greek Salad with Chicken: A Refreshing Twist You’ll Love

Enjoy this vibrant Greek Salad with Chicken, perfect for summer with fresh ingredients and delightful flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Lettuce Substitute with romaine for crunch or mixed greens for variety.
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Pan-sear until golden brown.
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Opt for ripe varieties.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled just before serving.
  • 1 cup Olives Use Kalamata olives.
  • 1 small Red Onion Slice thinly.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced finely.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Use three times the amount if fresh.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Salad Spinner
  • Large Serving Bowl
  • Small Jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Rinse the lettuce under cold water and chop into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumbers and tomatoes into chunks and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a large serving bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken. Add Kalamata olives and crumble feta cheese on top.
  4. In a jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best texture, let the chicken rest and dry the washed lettuce thoroughly. Toss the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.

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