Delicious homemade Greek Chicken Salad - Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions

Greek Chicken Salad

Greek chicken salad brings lemon-oregano chicken, cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta over greens with a zippy vinaigrette—the fresh USA Mediterranean-style main salad. Cook chicken to 165°F for a bright, high-protein plate that rivals classic Cobb and Caesar searches.

⏱️
15
min prep time
🔥
15
min cook time
🍽️
4
servings
📊
Easy
difficulty

🛒Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon (divided)
  • 8 cups chopped romaine or spring mix
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

🔧Kitchen Tools Needed

  • Skillet or grill
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Salad bowl

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Cook in a skillet or grill over medium heat until 165°F, 5–7 minutes per side. Rest; slice.

  2. 2

    Whisk remaining oil, lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon, and a pinch of salt and pepper for dressing.

  3. 3

    Toss greens with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives. Top with chicken and feta.

  4. 4

    Drizzle dressing just before serving.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate leftover chicken within 2 hours up to 3–4 days; keep dressing separate for leftovers.

🥗Nutrition Information

Calories per serving: 390

🏷️Recipe Tags

greek chicken saladmediterranean saladlemon oregano chickenfeta saladhigh protein165F chickenamericanweeknight lunchvinaigrettehealthy salad

Frequently Asked Questions

Chicken thighs?

Yes—cook to 165°F; they stay juicy.

No olives?

Skip or swap pepperoncini for tang.

Meal prep jars?

Dressing on bottom, hearty veg next, greens and chicken on top; shake when ready.

Add grains?

Scoop over quinoa or farro for a heartier bowl.

Food safety?

Chicken 165°F; fridge within 2 hours.

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