Healthy Lunchtime Greek Chicken Salad
Elevate your midday meal with this vibrant and delicious Healthy Lunchtime Greek Chicken Salad! Packed with succulent grilled chicken seasoned to perfection with oregano and garlic, this wholesome salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties it all together for a fresh, flavorful bite in every forkful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and nutritious recipe is perfect for a light, protein-packed lunch that’s bursting with Mediterranean flair. Perfect for meal prep or enjoying fresh, it’s a must-try for anyone craving a healthy Greek-inspired dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 0.25 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Greek chicken salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1099 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3730 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 84.0 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1915 mg | 41% | |
*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.
