Classic Greek Salad with Chicken

If you want to add more Mediterranean recipes to your recipe box, Classic Greek Salad with Chicken might be a recipe you should try. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 245 calories, 19g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. For $3.1 per serving, you get a main course that serves 3. A mixture of onion powder, tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 200 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Weary Chef. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 84%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Classic Greek Salad with Chicken, Classic Greek Salad with Chicken, and Classic Greek Salad.

Servings: 3

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

freshly ground black pepper

½ tsp. dried basil

1 English cucumber, diced

small container of reduced-fat feta cheese

¼ tsp. garlic powder

1 bunch of green onions, chopped

12 kalamata olives, finely chopped

¼ tsp. kosher salt

2 tbsp. olive oil

¼ tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. dried oregano

3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

10 ounces salad greens (my favorite is a mix of spinach and butter lettuce, but whatever greens you like will be great)

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 3-4 roma tomatoes)

Equipment:

aluminum foil

stove

frying pan

oven

Cooking instruction summary:

Combine all dressing ingredients in an airtight container. Shake well to combine. Set aside.Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook chicken with your favorite method, either sauteing on the stovetop, baking in the oven, or grilling. I typically saute in my iron skillet or bake in an aluminum foil packet at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. (Make sure chicken is cooked completely, whatever method you choose.) Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Allow to cool slightly to avoid wilting greens.Toss together salad greens, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, diced chicken, and salad dressing. Serve and enjoy.

 

Step by step:


1. Combine all dressing ingredients in an airtight container. Shake well to combine. Set aside.

2. Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook chicken with your favorite method, either sauteing on the stovetop, baking in the oven, or grilling. I typically saute in my iron skillet or bake in an aluminum foil packet at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. (Make sure chicken is cooked completely, whatever method you choose.) Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Allow to cool slightly to avoid wilting greens.Toss together salad greens, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, diced chicken, and salad dressing.

3. Serve and enjoy.


Nutrition Information:

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268k Calories
19g Protein
14g Total Fat
16g Carbs
35% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
268k
13%

Fat
14g
22%

  Saturated Fat
2g
14%

Carbohydrates
16g
5%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
48mg
16%

Sodium
570mg
25%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
19g
40%

Vitamin C
133mg
162%

Vitamin A
4364IU
87%

Vitamin K
52µg
50%

Vitamin B6
0.98mg
49%

Vitamin B3
9mg
49%

Selenium
25µg
36%

Potassium
984mg
28%

Phosphorus
266mg
27%

Vitamin E
3mg
26%

Folate
98µg
25%

Manganese
0.45mg
23%

Vitamin B5
1mg
18%

Magnesium
66mg
17%

Fiber
3g
16%

Vitamin B2
0.25mg
15%

Vitamin B1
0.18mg
12%

Iron
2mg
12%

Copper
0.2mg
10%

Zinc
1mg
8%

Calcium
68mg
7%

Vitamin B12
0.16µg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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