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Craving a light, healthy, and delicious meal? This Grilled Chicken Greek Salad checks all the boxes! It combines lovely textures and tastes with the benefits of wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 6 cups romaine lettuce – chopped
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
- Cucumbers – 1 medium, sliced
- Red Onion – 1 small, thinly sliced
- Feta cheese – 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Black Olives – 1/2 cup, sliced
- For the dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tsp red wine vinegar, Juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Start by marinating the chicken. Combine the chicken breast with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the salad. In a large serving bowl, toss in the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions.
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To prepare the dressing, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and crushed garlic in a small bowl. Season it with salt and stir well until it emulsifies.
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Grill the marinated chicken on medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow the grilled chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and toss well to evenly coat the vegetables. Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken, crumbled feta cheese, and black olives. Your Grilled Chicken Greek Salad is ready to be devoured.
This Grilled Chicken Greek Salad is a satisfying, nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Fresh, colorful, and filled with protein, it offers a symphony of flavors in every bite. Enjoy the burst of freshness from the veggies, the creaminess of feta, the meaty, satisfying grilled chicken, and the tangy, garlicky dressing that brings it all together. Savor this healthy, Mediterranean-inspired dish and let your taste buds dance!
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