Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken Recipe – Fresh and Easy
Discover how to make a delicious greek salad with grilled chicken! This fresh, healthy recipe comes together in 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
For The Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
For The Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 large tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
For The Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
- Prepare the dressing: While the chicken marinates, whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Set aside to let the flavors meld together.
- Grill the chicken: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The exact time depends on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This step is crucial – it keeps all those delicious juices inside the meat!
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives. Toss gently with about half of the dressing.
- Slice and serve: Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Divide the salad among plates, top with chicken slices, sprinkle with feta cheese, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
