Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
Yield 6 servings | Greek for meal prep & store dressing in separate container
Nutritional notes: approx. 350 calories
(high protein, high fiber)
Ingredients for Salad:
chicken breast
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup english cucumber, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup kalamata olives
1 cup marinated artichokes, halved (* jar or canned artichokes)
½ cup feta, low fat
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1-2 cups tabouli, add evenly on the side of each salad
*Note: see below for tabouli recipe or link.
Ingredients for Greek Dressing- optional
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, unseasoned flavor
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
If you are making the Greek dressing, add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse or blend until well combined.
If you are using the Greek dressing, drizzle a little of the dressing over all of the salad ingredients. Use a large mixing spoon or salad tongs to toss the salad until well combined. Add more dressing to the salad if needed or if you are not using a dressing, add more salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
Serve the salad and enjoy!