Grilled chicken salad with tomatoes, spinach, and feta is a classic summer dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. The combination of grilled chicken, sweet tomatoes, spinach, and tangy feta cheese is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. You can make this salad in advance and it will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a great option for meal prepping. Serve this salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at your next barbecue.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, SPINACH, AND FETA
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Tomato High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Spinach Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain oil from feta into glass measuring cup. Whisk in oregano. Transfer 1/2 cup oil mixture to small bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons vinegar. Season dressing with salt and pepper (reserve remaining oil mixture for brushing).
- Brush chicken and onion wedges with reserved oil mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side, and onion until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange spinach on large platter. Combine all tomatoes, olives, and feta in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat generously. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on platter with spinach.
- Thinly slice chicken; arrange chicken and onion wedges on platter. Drizzle chicken and spinach with more dressing and serve.
GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA
I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts
Time 2h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
- Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
- Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
- Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg
SPINACH, CHICKEN AND FETA SALAD
Shred up leftover chicken for this Spinach, Chicken and Feta Salad. Tossed with garden veggies and feta, this Mediterranean-style Spinach, Chicken and Feta Salad is one of our favorite combinations!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings, 3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except couscous and spinach.
- Spoon couscous into large bowl.
- Top with spinach and chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g
GRILLED PEACH, CHICKEN & FETA SALAD
Contrast juicy sweet fruit with salty Greek cheese and finish with a honey, chilli and sherry vinegar dressing
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a griddle pan. Toss the chicken in ½ tbsp of the oil, and season. Cook for 3-4 mins on each side or until cooked through. Pop on a plate to rest.
- Next toss the peach slices in ½ tbsp oil and some ground black pepper. Grill on their cut sides for 1-2 mins each side.
- Mix the remaining olive oil, vinegar, honey and chilli. Toss with the salad leaves. Arrange the chicken and nectarine slices on top and scatter with the feta. Drizzle with the resting juices from the chicken and eat straight away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN, FETA CHEESE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO WRAPS
The ingredients in this easy wrap can be altered to your personal preference. Use your grill to make this into an easy summertime treat. In the winter, your oven will work just fine. The finished product will taste like something you'd order at a full service restaurant... but you'll be enjoying it in your own home!
Provided by SMPETER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken breasts and 1/4 cup dressing. Seal, and refrigerate for several hours.
- Preheat grill for high heat. Combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, drain, and cut tomatoes into thin slices.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until done.
- Cut chicken into strips, and place in a medium bowl with sliced tomatoes, feta, and spinach. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Distribute mixture between the four tortillas, and wrap. Either cut in half and enjoy cold, or place briefly back on grill until the tortilla turns warm and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 901.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
FETA CHICKEN SALAD
A basic chicken salad recipe with red bell peppers and feta cheese. Try using tomato-basil feta for added flavor!
Provided by CHELC44
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, mix together the chicken, celery, and red onion. In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, and dill. Pour over the chicken mixture, and stir to blend. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 163.1 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO, OLIVE, AND FETA RELISH
Categories Cheese Chicken Dairy Herb Olive Tomato Quick & Easy Low Cal Backyard BBQ Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix cherry tomatoes, olives, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, mint, and vinegar in medium bowl. Gently stir in feta cheese. Season relish to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush chicken on both sides with remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken just until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates and slice, if desired. Top with relish and serve.
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN, MELON AND FETA SALAD
From the LCBO's Food and Drink Magazine. The salty taste of the feta cheese in this Greek-inspired salad complements the sweetness of the cantaloupe. NOTE: Cooking time includes 4 hours marinating time.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large measuring cup, whisk lemon juice with pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup oil and 1/4 cup mint.
- Pour half into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken to lemon juice mixture in bag, turning to evenly coat.
- Press air out of bag then seal tightly. (Alternatively, place chicken in a shallow dish and pour in half the lemon juice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap).
- Marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
- To remaining lemon juice mixture, whisk in remaining 2 tbsp oil and salt. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
- Grease grill and preheat barbecue to medium.
- Remove chicken from marinade, discarding any that remains.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, then place on grill and barbecue until juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side.
- Remove from barbecue and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove reserved dressing from fridge.
- Peel cantaloupe, discard seeds and cut into very thin wedges.
- Line 4 large salad plates with spinach.
- When chicken is cool, for each salad, slice each breast and fan onto spinach.
- Arrange cantaloupe on spinach.
- Sprinkle salads with cherry tomatoes, feta and green onion.
- Drizzle to taste with remaining dressing.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp mint.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salad. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp spinach, and flavorful feta cheese.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken cool before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the salad from getting watery.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overwhelm the other flavors in the salad. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good choice.
- Add some crunch: Toasted nuts, seeds, or croutons will add some crunch and texture to the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately: Grilled chicken salad is best enjoyed fresh. Don't let it sit for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken salad is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make a grilled chicken salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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