Easy Greek Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote

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!

Course Main Course, Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 22

Servings servings

Calories 298kcal

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 Roma tomatoes, diced
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 large cucumber, chopped
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese

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 glass bowl, add the chicken breasts and ⅓ cup of the 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.

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