Greek Chicken Tossed Salad combines the flavors of Greek cuisine with a simple salad to create a refreshing and satisfying dish. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressing come together to make an easy, healthy, and flavorful meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With a variety of ingredients and preparation methods to choose from, you can create a Greek Chicken Tossed Salad that suits your taste preferences and dietary needs.
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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
This grilled chicken salad combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and bold Greek flavors all in one tasty and easy dinner. There is a reason this Greek chicken salad with the tastiest lemon and olive oil dressing is one of my go-to supper salads!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Season and marinate the chicken tenders. In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and spices. Add the chicken tenders and mix to make sure chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight, if you like)
- Prepare the dressing according to this Greek dressing recipe.
- Prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber slices, shallots and kalamata olives. Add 4 tablespoons of the Greek dressing and toss to combine (you can always add more dressing to your liking). Leave some of the dressing (about 3 tablespoons or so) for later. Add feta cheese to your liking.
- Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken tenders to the pan (make sure to shake off any excess marinade before adding chicken to the pan.) Cook on one side undisturbed for 5 minutes until browned. Using a pair of tongs, turn chicken over and cook on other side for another 5 minutes or until chicken is done. (See notes for outdoor grilling)
- Assemble the grilled chicken salad. Transfer the salad to serving bowls and top each bowl with the cooked chicken then drizzle a bit more of the salad dressing directly over the chicken. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 111.4 mg, Sodium 225.5 mg, Fiber 3.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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 SALAD WITH CHICKEN
Greek salad is amazing, especially when it's topped with slices of grilled chicken. Plus, the dressing is so easy to pull together.
Categories salad
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the chicken: Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and oregano in a bowl, then pour all but 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, seal and turn to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Remove the chicken from the marinade, season with the salt and pepper and grill until cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes per side. Remove and let rest 10 minutes. Spoon the reserved marinade over the chicken and slice.
- For the dressing: Combine the olives, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings (I almost always add a little more sugar).
- For the salad: Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and half the feta in a bowl.
- Pour some of the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss. Add the chicken. Just before serving, top with more feta, more dressing and pita chips.
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 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 STYLE TOSSED SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine all ingredients except olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, tossing to distribute seasonings.
TOSSED GREEK SALAD
Topped with a lemony dressing, this combination of greens, cucumber, olives and feta cheese is typical of a Greek salad. "I love the flavors," relates Lisa Hooker of Eugene, Oregon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-FETA SALAD
This meal has the flavors of a Greek combination plate with chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and tzatziki, but it is streamlined for the home cook. Boneless chicken thighs are coated with herby, garlicky yogurt, then seared until tender inside and crusty and browned outside. Extra yogurt dresses cucumbers and tomatoes that have had a chance to drain with salt so they taste their most vivid. Feta and olives add briny bites to the creamy, crunchy salad, but feel free to incorporate other elements of Greek salad or tzatziki, like romaine lettuce, bell peppers, mint or dill, toasted walnuts or thinly sliced red onion. Eat with lemon potatoes or toasted pita.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, poultry, salads and dressings, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup of the yogurt to a medium bowl and reserve for Step 5.
- Coat the chicken: To the large bowl, add the oregano and stir to combine. Season the chicken all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat; set aside.
- Start the salad: Smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into ½- to 1-inch pieces and transfer to a colander placed in the sink. Slice or chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to the cucumbers along with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. (It may seem like a lot of salt, but most will drain away.) Toss to combine and leave to drain.
- In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Scrape excess marinade off the chicken, then cook the chicken in batches, adding oil to the pan if necessary, until it's well browned and releases from the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to plates to rest. (For grilling info, see Tip.)
- To the medium bowl of yogurt, add the feta and mash with a fork until a chunky paste forms. Shake the cucumbers and tomatoes to get rid of any excess moisture. Add to the feta yogurt along with the olives and stir until coated. The balance is dependent on your produce and feta, so season to taste with salt and pepper until flavors are vivid. Eat alongside the chicken.
GREEK CHICKEN SALAD
I got this recipe out of a newspaper years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since. I get many requests for this.
Provided by SweetsLady
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, cucumber, feta cheese, and olives; set aside.
- In small mixing bowl, stir together mayonaisse, yogurt, oregano, garlic, and parsley.
- Add dressing to large mixing bowl.
- Toss to coat.
- Cover and chill.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 750.3, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6.5
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 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 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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for ripe, colorful vegetables and herbs, and use a good quality olive oil and vinegar.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. Overdressing the salad will make it soggy and bland.
- Toss the salad gently: Use a light touch when tossing the salad to avoid bruising the vegetables. A few gentle tosses will be enough to combine the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
- Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to soak into the vegetables. A few minutes of resting will make a big difference in the taste of your salad.
- Serve the salad immediately: Salads are best enjoyed fresh. Once they've been sitting for a while, the vegetables will start to wilt and the flavors will fade.
Conclusion:
Greek chicken tossed salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and zesty dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this Greek chicken tossed salad a try.
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