
Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
A vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired salad loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta, topped with herb-marinated grilled chicken. Light, satisfying, and packed with heart-healthy ingredients — this is a weeknight staple that feels like a trip to the Greek islands.
4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Total 35 min
Mediterranean · Greek · Salad · Lunch
Ingredients
Open in recipe scaler →Marinade
1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
3 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice from about 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp kosher salt
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Main
1 large English cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.5 whole red onion thinly sliced
1 whole green bell pepper seeded and chopped into bite-sized pieces
0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
4 oz feta cheese crumbled or cut into small cubes
Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil extra-virgin
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
Equipment
Oven
Stovetop
Grill
Mixing Bowl
Grill Pan
Platter
Serving Platter
Fridge
Whisk
Knife
Serving Platters (Large)
Tongs
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Meat Thermometer
Instructions
- In a #[Mixing Bowl] or zip-lock bag, whisk together the @[Extra-Virgin Olive Oil], @[Lemon Juice], @[Minced Garlic], @[Dried Oregano], @[Kosher Salt], and @[Black Pepper]. Add the @[Chicken Breasts], turning to coat evenly. Marinate for at least ~[15 minutes] at room temperature, or up to ~[4 hours] in the #[Fridge].
- Preheat your #[Grill] or #[Grill Pan] to ^[medium-high heat]. Remove the @[Chicken Breasts] from the marinade and shake off any excess. Grill for ~[6–7 minutes] per side, until the internal temperature reaches %[165°F] and grill marks form. Transfer to a #[Cutting Board] and let rest for ~[5 minutes] before slicing diagonally.
- In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Extra-Virgin Olive Oil], @[Red Wine Vinegar], @[Dried Oregano], @[Kosher Salt], and @[Black Pepper] until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large #[Mixing Bowl], combine the sliced @[English Cucumber], @[Cherry Tomatoes], @[Red Onion], and @[Green Bell Pepper]. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer the dressed salad to a large serving platter or individual bowls. Scatter the @[Kalamata Olives] and @[Feta Cheese] over the top. Arrange the sliced grilled @[Chicken Breasts] on top and finish with an extra drizzle of @[Extra-Virgin Olive Oil] and a pinch of @[Dried Oregano] if desired. Serve immediately.





