Description
A refreshing and healthy Greek Chicken Salad combining tender cooked chicken with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, served chilled to enhance the fresh Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the olives, and crumble the feta cheese if not already done.
- Combine salad components: In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese together.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the combined ingredients.
- Toss to coat: Gently toss all the ingredients with the dressing ensuring everything is evenly coated and mixed well.
- Chill and serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the salad until chilled, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve the salad chilled to enhance the freshness and flavors.
- For added herbs, consider sprinkling chopped fresh oregano or parsley.
- This salad pairs well with warm pita bread or as a filling for wraps.
- Use cooked chicken breast for a leaner option.
