Your New Favorite Lemony Chicken Greek Salad

Nothing complements a summer BBQ like a fresh, Lemony Chicken Greek Salad bursting with vibrant flavors. This Crunchy Greek Salad is packed with crisp veggies, tangy feta, and olives, making it the perfect refreshing side to balance out smoky grilled meats and charred veggies. Easy to prepare and full of Mediterranean flair, it’s a crowd-pleaser that keeps your summer gatherings light and delicious.

Fresh Crunchy Greek Salad

Simple Lemony Chicken Greek Salad

Refreshing Greek Salad

A fresh and crunchy Greek salad with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and olives, perfect for the hot summer months.

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Yields: 4 people

Ingredients

Greek Salad

• 1 large cucumber diced
• 1/2 red onion diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives chopped
• 1 bunch dill chopped
• 1 bunch parsley chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1/2 cup feta crumbled

Lemon Chicken

• 2 chicken breasts butterflied
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp olive juice
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp parsley chopped

Creamy Feta Dressing

• 1/2 cup feta crumbled
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon
• 1 garlic clove grated
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

Greek Salad

• Dice the cucumber and red onion.
• Chop the Kalamata olives, dill, parsley, red pepper, Roma tomatoes, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
• Combine all the chopped ingredients in a large bowl.
• Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad and gently toss.
• Add crumbled feta and mix lightly.

Lemony Chicken

• Butterfly the chicken breasts to even thickness.
• In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, olive juice, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, and chopped parsley.
• Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
• Grill or cook the chicken over medium heat until fully cooked and nicely charred.
• Slice the cooked chicken and set aside.

Creamy Feta Dressing

• In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Assemble and Serve

• Drizzle the creamy feta dressing over the prepared Greek salad and toss gently to coat.
• Serve the salad topped with slices of the lemony chicken.
• Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

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