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    Home » Recipes » Soup and Salad

    Easy Greek Chicken Salad

    Published: May 10, 2017 · Modified: Apr 3, 2022 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Easy Greek Chicken Salad is a quick and nutritious recipe! Made with a salad dressing that I use a portion to marinate the chicken breasts! I reserve the rest to blend with the greens and veggies to make awesome Mediterranean flavors in one tasty salad! A great make-ahead salad for meal planning and perfect for a mason jar salad!

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    This Easy Greek Chicken Salad is a regular in my meal rotation. It is delicious and quick to prepare put also I make a lot of chicken and it freezes well.

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    When I see chicken breasts on sale, I always buy a large amount and make freezer bags with different marinades, each with a pound of chicken inside. I keep it in the freezer until needed. As the chicken defrosts, it is also marinating!  I also make extra and keep cooked chicken in the freezer bags. Always ready for a quick salad, quesadilla, or wrap.  I do the same with my Easy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps!

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    This is a light meal and as always, swapping out proteins are always an option. This is amazing with shrimp, scallops, flank steak, and for tofu fans, the flavor combo is epic!  I have also added sun dried tomatoes and artichokes! Let your Mediterranean flavor ideas take over!

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    Easy Greek Chicken Salad

    Easy Greek Chicken Salad is made with a marinade that I use a portion for the chicken breasts! I reserve the rest to blend with the greens and veggies! A great make ahead salad for meal planning and perfect for a mason jar salad!
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
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    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 616kcal
    Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

    • Salad Spinner
    • Cutting Board
    • knife
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 large lemon, juiced
    • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    To assemble the salad

    • 8 cups salad greens
    • 4 medium diced Roma tomatoes
    • 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
    • 1 large chopped red pepper
    • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 large cucumber, chopped
    • ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
    • ½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese

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    Instructions

    • To make the marinade, in a medium bowl combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt and pepper.. Whisk to combine the flavors. Check seasoning, adjust if needed. Set bowl aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken breasts and ⅓ cup of marinade/dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate. I prefer at least 4 hours to combine flavors.
    • To cook the chicken, heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and saute about 5 minutes per side. Cooked chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove chicken and let cool slightly. Slice into 1 inch pieces.
    • To assemble the salad, in a large bowl add the salad greens, Roma tomatoes, celery, red onions, Kalamata olives, red peppers, feta cheese, and sliced cooked chicken. Top with remaining salad dressing/marinade.

    NOTES

    • When I make this recipe, the amount of dressing I make is more than I need for this salad. I prefer to have leftover dressing to use throughout the week.  I use the dressing within 4 days.
    • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actually dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
    • If you would like to make this a mason jar salad, the ingredients would be, starting at the bottom of the jar: dressing, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, celery, onions, pepper, chicken, lettuce.  This is how I make it and the ingredients stay fresh.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 9ounces | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2427IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
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