When it comes to tantalizing taste buds and satisfying cravings, Greek chicken salad emerges as a culinary delight that combines the vibrant flavors of Greece with the succulent texture of chicken. This delectable dish offers a harmonious blend of fresh, tangy, and savory elements, making it a perfect choice for a light and refreshing meal or a healthy addition to any gathering. With its origins rooted in the sun-kissed Mediterranean, Greek chicken salad has become a globally celebrated dish, captivating food enthusiasts with its versatility, ease of preparation, and nutritional benefits. Whether you're seeking a nutritious lunch option for your busy weekday routine or an impressive dish to share with loved ones, Greek chicken salad stands ready to enchant your palate with its delightful flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH WARM PITA BREAD FOR WRAPPING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill pan over high heat. Place chicken in shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Wrap pita breads in foil. Place in warm oven and heat until dinner is served.
- Combine lemon zest, juice and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in oil. Add oregano, garlic and whisk again to combine into dressing. Pour half the dressing over chicken tenders. Turn tenders in dressing to coat.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour remaining dressing over salad and toss well. The salad should be very lightly dressed. Season salad with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving platter.
- Grill tenders 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer hot tenders to the salad lined serving platter. Remove pitas from oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and arrange around the edge of platter.
- To serve, each person can pile grilled chicken and veggies into pita halves, wrap up on either side and enjoy!
GREEK CHICKEN SALAD
A Mediterranean classic. Serve, smile and say 'It's all Greek to me!.'
Provided by Lois
Categories Salad
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the chicken, carrots, cucumber, olives and cheese. Gently mix together. Add the salad dressing and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate. Let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 471.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEK CHICKEN SALAD
My family loves this dish. Use light mayonnaise and this is a healthy salad. Even if you or your family are not garlic lovers, I'd advise that you use the full measurement of garlic and the tablespoon of oregano for the proper flavoring. I receive nothing but raves when I serve this salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the first five ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Toss with chicken mixture. Cover and chill for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 17g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD
This chicken salad is missing one of the classic chicken salad ingredients, mayonnaise. Instead, it uses Greek yogurt that lends some added tang and boosts the healthiness of the salad.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Salad
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine Greek yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, honey, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix well until dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Combine shredded chicken and celery in a large bowl. Top with dressing and mix to combine. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 309.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
GRILLED CHICKEN GREEK SALAD
Toss together a simple Greek salad and top it with wedges of grilled pita and a skewer of grilled chicken.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grates.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and thread onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Grill the chicken, turning often, until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, cucumber, olives and red onion and toss until well coated. Divide among 4 plates and top with some of the feta chunks and a chicken skewer. Warm the pita bread on the grill, cut into wedges and serve with the salad.
GREEK SALAD WITH OREGANO MARINATED CHICKEN
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To marinate the chicken: In a non-reactive dish, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix together. Add the chicken breasts to the dish and rub both sides in the mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- To make the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a resealable container and shake vigorously. Refrigerate until ready to serve, and then bring to room temperature before tossing salad.
- Assemble the salad: cut off any dark tips and the bitter white bottoms from the romaine leaves. Cut the lettuce into 1-inch strips and place in a bowl that is large enough to hold all the salad ingredients comfortably. Scatter cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta over the top. You can prepare the salad up to a few hours in advance. Cover it with a moist paper towel and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.
- To cook the chicken: Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Give the dressing a good shake and pour it into a nice little serving bowl, using the lid to strain out the garlic.
- Toss salad just before serving and fan chicken out on top.
GRILLED CHICKEN, RED ONION, AND MINT KEBABS WITH GREEK SALAD
Categories Chicken Onion Marinate Mint Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix chicken, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Let marinate 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pull off large mint leaves from stems. Alternate chicken, onion, and mint leaves on skewers; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is just cooked through, turning and basting occasionally with oil-lemon mixture, about 9 minutes. Serve Greek Salad alongside.
GRILLED CHICKEN, GREEK-STYLE, WITH SALAD AND WARM PITA BREAD FOR
This is a family pleasing dinner recipe, adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe. It's pretty easy to make and gives you all those yummy Greek flavors.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Wrap the pita breads in foil, and put in the warm oven until dinner is ready.
- Put the chicken into a shallow dish with sides.Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, to taste.
- Mix the lemon zest and juice with the vinegar and then whisk in the oil. Add the oregano, garlic and whisk it again to make sure it's combined well. Pour about half of this dressing over the chicken strips and turn them to coat.
- Combine all the veggies in a big bowl and toss well with that leftover dressing (don't pour it all in at once. add some and toss the salad and repeat until you reach the right amt of dressing for your liking). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill the chicken strips for about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken strips to your salad bowl/dish when they are cooked through.
- Remove the pitas from your oven and unwrap. Cut pitas in half and then arrange them around your salad bowl/dish.
- To serve, each person can pile on the grilled chicken and veggies onto their pita and wrap it up!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.7, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1671.7, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 61.3
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
- Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.
FETA & HERB GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKEN
Chicken marinated in a tangy feta and herb vinaigrette is the star of this Greek salad chock full of veggies and topped with crispy pita chips.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Toss the chicken in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside while you assemble the salad.
- Lay the romaine on a large deep platter (or 4 wide, shallow bowls). Top with the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers and olives.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Let the chicken cool for a few minutes and then slice.
- Serve the warm chicken on the salad. Sprinkle with the pita chips and feta. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Whenever I have leftover chicken breast or cooked turkey I always make this pasta salad it's a favorite in our house. I usually boil up the whole package of pasta shells, but no need to double the dressing recipe, it's enough for the whole package of pasta. Also, I always add in 2 medium chopped firm tomatoes to the salad. You will love this, it's almost like a Greek salad!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed until al dente, careful not to overcook the pasta, just until chewy and firm, but cooked; drain well.
- Rinse in cold water.
- Mix together all pasta ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix all dressing ingredients; add to pasta mixture; toss well to coat.
- Let sit in refrigerator for 2 or more hours before serving, to blend the flavours.
- Sprinkle more Feta cheese on top to garnish.
- ***NOTE*** since this is a big favorite in my house, I usually just cook up the entire package of pasta, and just increase the vegetable amounts, there is really no need to double the dressing ingredients if you should use the whole package of pasta, as the salad may become oily, but by all means it may certainly be doubled if desired. The bacon is optional, I rarely add it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.8, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 1092.4, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 19.9
GREEK CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-HERB DRESSING
Make and share this Greek Chicken Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Salad: Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss with Lemon-Herb Dressing; top with feta cheese.
- Serve with toasted pita bread triangles.
- Enjoy!
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings Lemon-Herb Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until well blended; chill.
- Yield: about 3/4 cup.
GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKEN SALAD
A different twist on chicken salad. Light and refreshing! Garnish with extra dill.
Provided by janet
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a colander; set onto a plate. Toss cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt. Let rest to draw about liquid, about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Place red onion and 1 cup cold water in a bowl. Let soak until the strong onion flavor is weakened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- Combine cucumbers, red onions, Greek yogurt, Kalamata olives, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Fold in chicken, feta cheese, and tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour.
- Stir salad and serve on lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1326.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
GREEK CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD
A small amount of seared and roasted chicken breast transforms this tomato-centric Greek salad into something substantial enough to eat as a main dish for lunch or a light supper.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken breasts well with salt and pepper. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Heat a grill pan or a cast iron pan over high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear if using a grill pan, or until nicely browned if using a regular pan. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted in the thickest part. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile place the sliced onion in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 5 minutes, drain and rinse well. Drain on paper towels.
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle tear it into bite-size pieces or a little bigger than bite-size and place in bowl. Add the onion, tomatoes and olives. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the lemon juice, vinegar and remaining olive oil. Add the mint and feta and toss again.
- Line a platter or wide salad bowl with the lettuce. Top with the chicken and tomato salad, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN GREEK-A-TIKKA SALAD WITH PARSLEY-FETA PESTO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan to high heat. Heat a toaster oven or oven to 250 degrees F.
- Wrap breads in foil and place in oven to warm.
- Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients. Coat chicken in mixture then thread meat onto metal skewers. Brush grill pan with oil and grill meat 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Combine chopped lettuce, chopped veggies, olives and hot peppers on a large platter or in a serving bowl. Dress the salad very lightly in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Place all ingredients for pesto in the food processor except extra-virgin olive oil. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.
- Remove bread from oven and cut into wedges.
- Place grilled meat on salad and top liberally with pesto. Place cut flat breads or pita wedges around the platter or serving bowl and serve.
GREEK CHICKEN GYRO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: plain nonfat greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, small whole wheat pita, lemon, olive oil, fresh oregano, lemon, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, baby spinach, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber
Provided by Greg Perez
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt, and stir to combine.
- Place pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 8 minutes.
- In a bowl, add the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, salt, black pepper, and chicken, and toss to coat.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, chicken, and pita chips together in a large bowl and drizzle with tzatziki dressing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 87 grams, Sugar 49 grams
GREEK CHICKEN, GARDEN VEGETABLE AND SPRING MIX SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush chicken breasts with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken in 2-quart shallow baking dish; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center (165 degrees F.). Cool chicken enough to handle; slice into thin strips.
- Combine salad blend, vegetables from pouch, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, olives and red onion in large bowl. Toss with Greek Vinaigrette, to taste. Divide salad mixture on 4 large plates. Top each with sliced chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Greek Vinaigrette:
- Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed, salt and black pepper, to taste until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.
GREEK SALAD CHICKEN
The same bold flavors of a classic Greek salad dress up roasted chicken thighs in this couldn't-be-easier dinner. Simply toss the ingredients together, then bake until the chicken is golden and crisp and the veggies are tender. Top it with tangy feta crumbles. Serve over quinoa or with a quick side salad of romaine and sliced cucumber.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the chicken thighs, tomatoes, olives, onion, capers in brine, vinegar, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl. Toss until everything is evenly mixed and the chicken is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Nestle the chicken pieces into the vegetables, arranging them in a single layer, skin-side up, so the skin is well exposed (this will allow it to get crisp).
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Bake until the skin is crispy and golden, the chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer should read 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part, not touching bone) and the pan liquid has reduced by about half, 10 minutes more.
- Scatter the feta on top and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve with the pan juices.
GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by carvalhohm2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring two pots of water to a boil. Into one pour the dry pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and return pasta to the pot, tossing with the olive oil. Set aside. Drop the chicken breasts into the other pot, reduce to simmer, cover and allow to cook for about 20 minutes, or until no pink remains. Place the chopped vegetables and garlic in a large bowl with half the salt, half the pepper, and half the dressings. Mix with large spoon. Remove chicken breasts from pot, drain and cut into one-inch cubes. Toss with the rest of the salt and pepper. Add to the bowl along with the pasta and balance of the salad dressings. Add the cheese. Mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. This is a big salad and serves 12-16.
GREEK CHICKEN SALAD
Super-convenient deli rotisserie chicken makes a robust addition to a Mediterranean salad medley.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl or tightly covered container, mix or shake dressing ingredients.
- In large bowl, mix lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and onion. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Arrange salad on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 1/2 Cups), Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use cooked and shredded chicken breasts or thighs for the best flavor and texture.
- Use fresh, crunchy vegetables: Celery, red onion, and cucumber add a refreshing crunch to the salad.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken becomes dry and tough, so be sure to cook it just until it is cooked through.
- Use a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs is a great way to dress the salad.
- Add some nuts or seeds for crunch: Walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds add a nice crunch and some healthy fats to the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately: The salad is best when served immediately, so don't let it sit for too long before eating.
Conclusion:
Greek chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its fresh, crunchy vegetables, flavorful dressing, and tender chicken, Greek chicken salad is a surefire hit. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give Greek chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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