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Feta Chicken Salad with fresh ingredients in a bowl

Feta Chicken Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad combining succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Seasoning Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparing the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season it with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F). Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, garlic powder, and salt to make the dressing.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently.
  2. Arrange the sliced chicken over the salad, scatter feta and olives on top, and drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Notes

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It pairs nicely with crusty bread. For added flavor, sprinkle extra feta on top and serve with a slice of lemon.