Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant Greek Chicken Salad, bursting with fresh flavors and colors. Tender grilled chicken is combined with crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for barbecues or picnics, this dish offers a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean that will make your gatherings unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Let chicken rest; chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and feta into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Slice rested chicken into strips or cubes; combine with chopped veggies in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over salad mix; toss gently to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg