“My favorite chicken salad of all time. Hubby loves it too.”
This Feta Chicken Salad is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. With a savory combination of seasoned chicken, salty feta cheese, crisp vegetables, and a simple vinaigrette, it makes for a perfect healthy lunch or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Feta Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make Feta Chicken Salad:
- Step 1: Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let them rest before slicing into strips.
- Step 2: Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Add the sliced chicken breast strips and crumbled feta cheese to the salad.
- Step 3: Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Step 4: Dress & Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Serve the Feta Chicken Salad immediately and enjoy!
