This salad features crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a homemade dressing. A delicious blend of Mediterranean flavors, this dish will whisk you away to sun-drenched shores with just one bite. Yum!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by grilling the chicken breasts. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Once done, let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as the base. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, diced avocado, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Once the grilled chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips.
- Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad.
- Finally, add the grilled chicken slices on top of the salad.
- Gently toss everything together to combine all the flavors.
Notes
To add extra crunch, feel free to sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds over the salad. You can also customize your dressing by adding a touch of honey or Dijon mustard for sweetness or extra zing. If you’re planning to make this salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately and drizzle it just before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp. Feel free to include other Mediterranean favorites like artichoke hearts, red onion, or roasted red peppers for additional layers of flavor. Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
