Greek Salad with Chicken (Printer-friendly)

A refreshing Mediterranean salad featuring grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and tangy feta cheese.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

08 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ¾ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
12 - ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
13 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
04 - Whisk extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to combine evenly.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately, with additional dressing on the side if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in under 40 minutes, yet tastes like you spent the whole afternoon cooking.
  • The warm chicken against cool, crisp vegetables creates this perfect temperature contrast that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so you don't have to sacrifice flavor for eating well.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time for the chicken—those 5 minutes let the juices redistribute, and you'll actually taste the difference in tenderness.
  • If your tomatoes aren't ripe and fragrant, the whole salad suffers; this is one time where frozen or canned won't save you, so wait for good ones.
03 -
  • Marinate your chicken in a zip-top bag to save space and ensure even coating—flip it once or twice while it sits.
  • Slice the chicken against the grain so each piece is tender and easy to eat, not chewy and tough.
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