Greek Chicken Salad -

Greek Chicken Salad

This main course Greek chicken salad is fresh and crunchy, and hits the spot any time of year. Topped with juicy marinated chicken and a creamy feta dressing, it's hearty and full of flavor!

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

marinating time 8

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 545kcal

Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

Dressing/Marinade

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta

Salad

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 romaine hearts chopped
1 small red bell pepper chopped in 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cucumber chopped in 1/2 inch chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta

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Instructions

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients, except for the feta. Reserve 1/3 cup of the dressing for the marinade and put the rest aside.
Place the chicken breasts with the reserved 1/3 cup of marinade in an airtight container, turn to coat, and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, patting to dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook, flipping once, for 3- 5 minutes per side until no longer pink inside. Set aside on a cutting board to rest.
While the chicken is resting, add 1/3 cup crumbled feta to the reserved dressing/marinade and blend with an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor, until creamy.
Add all vegetables to a large bowl and toss with dressing, to taste. Divide the salad between 4 plates. Slice the chicken breast and divide between the salad plates. Sprinkle with additional to taste and serve with remaining dressing.

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