Description
Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with this vibrant Grilled Greek Chicken Salad. Smoky grilled chicken mingles with crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or light meals year-round, this salad will have your friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cucumber, sliced (preferably seedless)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and coat with the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for a refreshing meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg