Name: Greek Salad with Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped lettuce (such as iceberg or romaine); 1 8-ounce Greek marinated chicken breast, cooked and sliced; 2 cups Mediterranean tomato salad or sliced tomatoes; 1 cup sliced Persian or hothouse cucumber; 1/4 cup kalamata olives; 1/4 cup feta cheese, broken into chunks; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Description

A vibrant and refreshing Greek Salad with tender marinated chicken breast, crisp lettuce, Mediterranean tomato salad, cucumber, kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.

Ingredients

Salad

6 cups chopped lettuce (such as iceberg or romaine)
1 8-ounce Greek marinated chicken breast, cooked and sliced
2 cups Mediterranean tomato salad or sliced tomatoes
1 cup sliced Persian or hothouse cucumber
1/4 cup kalamata olives
1/4 cup feta cheese, broken into chunks

Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Assemble the salad: Add the chopped lettuce to a large serving bowl or divide it between two individual salad bowls. Arrange the sliced marinated chicken breast on top, then add the Mediterranean tomato salad or sliced tomatoes, cucumber slices, kalamata olives, and feta cheese chunks evenly over the greens.
Prepare the dressing: In a small canning jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is well blended and emulsified. Adjust seasoning by adding more sugar, salt, or pepper to taste.
Toss and serve: Drizzle the freshly made dressing over the assembled salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.

Notes

Use pre-cooked or leftover Greek marinated chicken breast for convenience.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breast for at least an hour before cooking.
Substitute kalamata olives with black olives if unavailable.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for an additional flavor boost.
This salad is best served fresh and is not ideal for make-ahead storage as the lettuce may wilt.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes (if cooking chicken breast fresh)
Category: Salad
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Greek