Greek Salad with Chicken
A main-course Greek salad with seasoned chicken breast, crisp vegetables, Kalamata olives, feta, and a lemon-red wine vinaigrette.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Coat it with the lemon juice, 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 1 gr oregano, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and ⅜ tsp (1 gr) black pepper.
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Step 2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until the center of each piece reaches 74°C.
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Step 3
Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board, rest it, and then slice it across the grain.
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Step 4
Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil with the red wine vinegar, remaining 1 gr oregano, remaining ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, and remaining ⅜ tsp (1 gr) black pepper.
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Step 6
Add the olives to the vegetables, pour over the vinaigrette, and toss gently.
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Step 7
Fold in the feta gently, then divide the salad among plates and top with the sliced chicken.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- cross-contamination
- perishable cooked chicken and cheese