Feta Chicken Salad
This Mediterranean-style chicken salad is bright, fresh, and packed with flavor. Juicy, seasoned chicken is paired with tangy feta, crisp veggies, and a simple vinaigrette, making it an ideal option for a nutritious lunch or quick dinner.
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 (about 1 lb)
Feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup
Mixed salad greens 6 cups
Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup
Cucumber, sliced 1
Red onion, thinly sliced ¼
Kalamata olives, pitted ½ cup
Olive oil ¼ cup
Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
Dried oregano ½ teaspoon
Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken breasts for 6–8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through. Allow them to rest briefly before slicing into strips.
Step 2: Build the Salad
In a large salad bowl, toss together the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Add the sliced chicken and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
Step 3: Prepare the Vinaigrette
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well until fully blended.
Step 4: Toss and Serve
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
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