Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Healthy Greek Salad with Chicken. This refreshing dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender chicken, all tossed together with tangy feta and briny olives. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is customizable and packed with nutrition. Bring a burst of color and flavor to your table that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 400g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (Persian or English)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies with olives and feta. Toss gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad mixture; add extra oregano if desired. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve sliced chicken on top of the salad and garnish with additional feta and olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg