Description
A fresh and vibrant Greek Chicken Salad featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts paired with crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese tossed in a light Mediterranean dressing made from olive oil and lemon juice. This salad is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal packed with classic Greek flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olives (preferably kalamata)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Grill Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill them over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
- Combine Vegetables and Cheese: In a large bowl, add the chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss to mix the ingredients.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble and Serve: Top the dressed salad with the sliced grilled chicken breasts. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use kalamata olives for authentic Greek flavor.
- Add a pinch of dried oregano to the dressing for extra Mediterranean aroma and taste.
- Best served fresh to maintain crispness of vegetables and texture of grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
