Greek Salad with Chicken (Printable)

Mediterranean salad featuring fresh veggies, feta, olives, and tender grilled chicken with zesty dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Salad

08 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ¾ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
12 - ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
13 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - In a large bowl, combine tomato wedges, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
04 - Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 35 minutes, but feels like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The chicken stays tender and juicy because you're grilling it quickly after a proper marinade, not overthinking it.
  • One bowl, fresh ingredients, zero guilt—this is the kind of meal that satisfies you and doesn't leave you feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Don't marinate the chicken for more than 30 minutes or the lemon juice will start breaking down the muscle fibers and make it mushy—this isn't a slow braise.
  • The chicken must rest after grilling, not just for texture but because cutting into it immediately releases all those precious juices onto the cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
03 -
  • Make the dressing first and let it sit while you prep everything else—the flavors deepen and mellow slightly, which makes the final salad taste more cohesive.
  • If you're making this ahead for lunch, keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat so the salad doesn't wilt and the chicken stays juicy.
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