Feta Chicken Salad
Light, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Feta Chicken Salad is a perfect fusion of healthy ingredients and bold taste that will elevate your lunch or dinner. Tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to juicy perfection and paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano ties it all together, while creamy crumbled feta cheese adds a satisfying savory finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also brimming with vibrant colors and textures that make every bite a delight. Whether you're looking for a wholesome weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for a gathering, this Feta Chicken Salad is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce mix)
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of oregano on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful Feta Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2763 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 131.8 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 787 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2349 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
