High Protein Greek Salad with Feta
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Greek Salad with Feta—a nutrient-packed twist on the classic Greek salad that's perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner! This vibrant dish combines tender, cubed chicken breast and hearty chickpeas for a protein boost, layered over a bed of fresh mixed greens, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and flavorful olives. A drizzle of tangy lemon-oregano dressing ties everything together, while crumbled feta cheese adds the perfect creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking (if your chicken is pre-prepped), this easy and satisfying recipe is perfect for meal prep or as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece. Enjoy all the Mediterranean flavors you love in this high-protein, satisfying dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 large (cooked and cubed) chicken breast
- 1 can (15 oz, drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 large (diced) cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 small (diced) green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup (pitted and halved) kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the cooked chicken breast. If not already cooked, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until fully cooked. Allow it to cool and cube into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, drained and rinsed chickpeas, mixed greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced green bell pepper, and halved kalamata olives.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and gently toss again.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a main dish or as a side. Enjoy your high protein Greek salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1692.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1731.6 |
| Total Fat 115.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 195.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5275.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.1g | |
| Protein 78.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 819.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2804.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories