Description
A nutritious and flavorful High-Protein Greek Chicken Salad that’s perfect for a low-calorie meal or meal prepping. This salad features grilled chicken breast seasoned with oregano and garlic, paired with fresh romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese, all tossed with a light Greek yogurt dressing. It’s a satisfying and healthy option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Salad
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season evenly with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked through and the juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Slice the chicken: After resting, slice the chicken breast into strips for easy serving.
- Assemble the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley if using.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the nonfat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and serve: Divide the salad base evenly among serving bowls or meal prep containers, top each with sliced chicken, and drizzle with the prepared yogurt dressing just before serving. For meal prep, keep dressing separate until ready to eat.
Notes
- For a lower calorie option, reduce or omit the feta cheese.
- This salad keeps well for meal prep if you store the dressing separately to prevent sogginess.
- Add Kalamata olives for an extra burst of flavor if desired.
