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    Easy Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

    Published: Dec 20, 2020 · Modified: Aug 26, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This Greek Chicken Salad is the perfect grilled chicken salad recipe for lunch or light dinner. It is loaded with fresh veggies: cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, along with avocados. Everything is topped with a delicious, flavourful dressing.

    Greek Chicken Salad

    I am a huge fan of this chicken salad recipe because it’s colourful, flavourful, and makes for a complete meal in one bowl. Also, this salad is can be easily customizable with your favourite ingredients.

    Greek Chicken Salad

    Greek Chicken Salad ingredients

    Chicken:

    • Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
    • Garlic, minced
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper

    Salad:

    • Cucumber
    • Avocado, sliced
    • Black olives
    • Lettuce leaves
    • Red onion, sliced
    • Tomatoes, diced
    • Sweetcorn

    Salad Dressing:

    • Dried basil
    • Dried oregano
    • Cider vinegar
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice
    • Salt
    • Cumin
    • Ground black pepper
    Greek Chicken Salad

    How to Make Greek Chicken Salad?

    steps of making the salad

    Grilling the chicken: In a mixing bowl, add chicken breasts, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. On medium heat, grill the chicken breasts until the chicken fully cooked (about 5-6 minutes on each side). Then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing them.

    Making the dressing: Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a jug.

    Building the salad dish: In the serving plate, add all the salad ingredients, then top it with the chicken sliced. Next, pour the dressing all over the salad and chicken.

    It’s ready to serve.

    Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

    Top Tips

    • If you are not a fan of chicken, you can replace it with salmon or shrimp.
    • If you are going to make this salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing, keep it ready in the fridge to add before serving.
    • Chop the veggies into medium-sized pieces, not too big or too small.
    • Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for two days.

    What else can I add to this chicken salad?

    You can add, spinach, kale, bell peppers, green olives, or feta cheese. You can even add some fruits, like apple or blueberries, or even nuts. Be creative!

    Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad

    More Chicken Recipes:

    • Healthy taco salad
    • Creamy tuna pasta salad
    • Eggplant lasagne recipe
    • Spanakopita - spinach pie
    • Breakfast burritos

    Salad recipes you may like

    • Japanese Seaweed Salad (Wakame)
    • Beetroot and Goats Cheese Salad
    • Italian Tomato And Onion Salad
    • Elote Corn Salad (Mexican)

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    Grilled Chicken Salad
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    5 from 2 votes

    Easy Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

    This Greek Chicken Salad is the perfect grilled chicken salad recipe for lunch or light dinner. It is loaded with fresh veggies: cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, along with avocados. 
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Greek
    Keyword Greek Chicken Salad, Healthy Greek Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 197kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Mixing bowl
    • Lemon squeezer
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients

    Chicken:

    • 500 g chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
    • 2 cloves garlic , minced
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Salad:

    • 1 cucumber , chopped
    • 1 avocado , sliced
    • ½ cup black olives
    • 3 cups lettuce leaves , chopped
    • 1 red onion , sliced
    • 2 tomatoes , diced
    • ½ cup sweetcorn

    Dressing:

    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, add chicken breasts, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. On medium heat, grill the chicken breasts until the chicken fully cooked (about 5-6 minutes on each side). Then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing them.
    • Making the dressing: Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a jug.
    • In the serving plate, add all the salad ingredients, then top it with the chicken sliced. Next, pour the dressing all over the salad and chicken. Serve.

    Notes

    • If you are not a fan of chicken, you can replace it with salmon or shrimp.
    • If you are going to make this salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing, keep it ready in the fridge to add before serving.
    • Chop the veggies into medium-sized pieces, not too big or too small.
    • Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for two days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6985IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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