Recently, I’ve discovered the power of Greek cuisine. The food is healthy, flavorful, and easy. If you’re looking to sneak your proteins and greens into your diets but also not miss out on popping, colorful flavors–then this salad recipe is for you. For just 15 minutes of your time, you’ll have the most amazing chicken salad.
Tricks for the Best Greek Salad
Uniform chopping: Chop vegetables into evenly sized pieces for consistent bites.
Season well: Sprinkle a bit of salt on tomatoes before assembling the salad to enhance their flavor.
Authentic dressing (AND LOTS OF IT!): Use a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemons, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Herbs: Add fresh or dried oregano and a touch of dill for an authentic taste.
Toss gently: Mix the salad gently to avoid crushing the vegetables.
Serve chilled: Refrigerate the salad for a short time before serving to let the flavors meld.
The Best Chicken Greek Salad
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 pound chicken cubed
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 small red onions sliced into thin, long strips
- 10 kalamata olives pitted
- 5 cherry tomatos sliced into half moons
- Roughly chopped head of lettuce
- 1/4 cup shredded English cheese or Parmegiano
- 1 cup spinach leaves
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Spanish or Italian (Or Palestinian?)
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Marinate your chicken in the marinade ingredients for at least 10 hours. Sauté until golden and fully cooked through. This should take 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Add all your chopped salad ingredients and toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and chicken. You can choose to shred your chicken.
- Pour your dressing onto the salad before serving. Enjoy!
