Maria's Greek Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with Maria's Greek Chicken Salad, a fresh and flavorful dish bursting with Mediterranean charm. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts, infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano, are grilled to perfection and served atop a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing, this hearty salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for lunch or dinner, Maria's Greek Chicken Salad is a wholesome, protein-packed recipe that's sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 large Cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Step 3

When ready to cook, heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

To make the dressing, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 6

Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced chicken and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1904.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1805.6

Total Fat 113.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 395.8mg	0%
Sodium 5952.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 138.8g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 1003.9mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3588.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 13.8%