One of my favorite meals to eat in the summer (really all year round), is big salads with sliced chicken on it. It feels very filling while still being really healthy and nutritious. I love it when we can easily grill up marinated chicken in the summers. It is the perfect addition to a salad. This is true once again with this Greek Salad with Chicken. There are a few different components to this salad recipe, but they all come together perfectly. This recipe makes for a very great lunch or dinner. It is something your family will come back to again and again.
WHAT MAKES UP A GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKEN
As I mentioned there are a few components to this recipe. We can go over each of them below.
Marinated ChickenThe base of the salad (chopped vegetables and cheese)The Greek Salad Dressing
MARINATED CHICKEN
The chicken in this recipe is made with a simple marinade. I love an easy marinade that combines oil, an acid, a sweetener, and some easy seasonings.
CHICKEN MARINADE INGREDIENTS
Olive oilLemon JuiceRed Wine VinegarHoneyKosher SaltGarlicOreganoThyme
HOW TO MARINATE CHICKEN
It’s really important that we give the marinade a chance to break down the outer layer of the chicken, adding flavor and tenderizing it. But, it is crucial not to marinate chicken too long. If you marinate chicken too long it will break down the chicken make it chewy in an unappetizing way. In this recipe, I recommend between 1 hour and 24 hours.
COOKING THE CHICKEN
The chicken in this recipe can be baked right in the marinade. I like to marinate in a glass container that is reusable and also works for baking. Alternatively, you could grill the chicken. That would be quicker and delicious!
SALAD BASE
We are going to load up this salad with lots of fresh vegetables and other ingredients to make it delicious and interesting.
Chopped Romaine Lettuce Hearts (You can see how I chop them in this post.)Chopped TomatoesDiced English CucumberKalamata OlivesFeta Cheese (I used a chopped block rather than crumbled)Pita Chips (Think of them like croutons)
GREEK SALAD DRESSING
The ingredient that really pulls any salad together is the salad dressing. Salad dressing are easy to make at home, and great because you can control the flavors. My Greek Salad Dressing is made with easy ingredients you can find in your pantry, while being delicious. This recipe is a keeper. You will love it on this salad. It is also amazing on my Greek Quinoa Salad.
OTHER GREAT SALAD RECIPES
If you are looking for other salads that can double as a meal, here are some good options:
Spinach Salad with BaconCherry and Corn SaladTaco SaladCajun Cobb Salad
If you make this recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think! I love hearing from you, and it helps other readers more than you know.
