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Healthy Greek salad with chicken, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese

Healthy Greek Salad with Chicken

A light and fresh salad featuring grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a quick vinaigrette, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped Tear the outer leaves by hand for better texture. Chill for extra crunch.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Use a mix of red and yellow for color. Pat dry if very juicy.
  • 1 cucumber, diced Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds.
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced Soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the bite.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted Rinse if too briny. Chop for easier bites.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Use block feta for creaminess, reserve extra for topping.
  • 1 pound grilled chicken breast, sliced Marinate in lemon juice and oregano for added flavor.
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Add more for extra tang if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Crush before adding to release aroma.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust after tossing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently so the feta stays in nice crumbles.
  2. Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken, arranging it for presentation.
  3. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

Store salad components separately for best texture. Dressing can be made ahead and stored for up to 5 days.