Greek Chicken Salad
Fresh and filling, Greek chicken salad is made with tender chicken, crunchy veggies and homemade Greek dressing. It's easy to make and one of my go-to recipes full of bold flavors!
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 16 ounces cooked chicken breast , see note
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
- 1 English cucumber , sliced
- ½ red onion , thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives , pitted
- ¼ cup feta cheese , plus more if desired
Greek Dressing
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar , or balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
Topping
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Flake sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Salad
- Divide the lettuce among 4 salad bowls or 1 large serving bowl.
- Top with chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, olives, and feta cheese.
Greek Dressing
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk or shake the vinegar, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to help emulsify the dressing. Whisk until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Topping
- Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and toss until combined. Top with fresh parsley and salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
Chicken: For this recipe I used chicken marinated in my Greek chicken kabob marinade. You could also use rotisserie chicken to make it easier.
Dressing: It is natural for the dressing to separate but slowly drizzling in the olive oil while whisking helps emulsify the olive oil with the vinegar. Whisk again right before serving. If you like Dijon mustard, feel free to mix in 1 teaspoon. I love to add it in on occasion.
Storing: Store salad and dressing ingredients separate. The dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days if stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 760mg, Potassium: 797mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 8589IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
