Description
🍋🥗 Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Oregano Chicken Salad combines juicy marinated chicken, crisp veggies, and tangy feta for a refreshing and nutritious meal! 🥒🧀
🍗🌿 Packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant ingredients, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner that nourishes and delights! 🍅💚
Ingredients
Chicken breast
Romaine lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Feta cheese
Kalamata olives
Red onions
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Red wine vinegar
Oregano
Garlic
Dijon mustard
Greek yogurt
Bell peppers (optional)
Sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Peperoncini (optional)
Parsley (optional)
Mint (optional)
Chickpeas (optional)
Hard-boiled eggs (optional)
Pita bread or flatbread (optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, and spices in a bowl.
2. Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill or pan and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
4. Let the chicken rest before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
5. Chop the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and any additional vegetables.
6. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, and Dijon mustard.
7. In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, and sliced chicken.
8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently.
9. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or more oregano.
10. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
11. Serve the oregano chicken salad as a main dish or with pita bread on the side.
12. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices for extra tenderness and flavor.
Prepare the salad components in advance for quick and easy assembly when ready to serve.
Add fresh herbs like parsley, mint, and extra oregano for a burst of freshness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinate and Assemble
- Cuisine: Greek