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:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 2 (about 1 lb) |
| Feta cheese, crumbled | ½ cup |
| Mixed salad greens | 6 cups |
| Cherry tomatoes, halved | 1 cup |
| Cucumber, sliced | 1 |
| Red onion, thinly sliced | ¼ |
| Kalamata olives, pitted | ½ cup |
| Olive oil | ¼ cup |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
| Dried oregano | ½ teaspoon |
| 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!