Easy Greek Chicken Salad

What you need

This easy Greek chicken salad piles lemon-herb chicken over crisp cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, and feta with a bright oregano vinaigrette. It is a high-protein lunch salad that tastes like a taverna plate without complicated prep.

For the chicken:

  • 500g (about 1 lb) boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lemon

For the salad:

  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 80g (½ cup) Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 120g (about 1 cup) crumbled feta
  • 1 head romaine or mixed greens, chopped

For the vinaigrette:

  • 60ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Steps

  1. Toss chicken with oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook in a hot skillet 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through (74°C / 165°F). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  2. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.
  3. In a large bowl combine greens, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives. Add most of the vinaigrette and toss.
  4. Top with sliced chicken and feta. Drizzle remaining dressing. Serve immediately.
  5. For meal prep, keep dressing and chicken separate until ready to eat.

Tips & Variations

  • Rotisserie chicken works for a 10-minute version — just warm and season with lemon and oregano.
  • Add cooked quinoa or pita on the side for a heartier bowl.
  • Feta in brine tastes creamier than pre-crumbled dry feta.

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