Greek Chicken Salad
LunchThis Mediterranean-style salad is a classic, and for good reason. It’s easily tossed together and is high in healthy fats from the olives, olive oil and cheese.
Calories500kcal
Carbs11g
Protein45g
Fats26g
For Rest DayPerformance Benefits
This is an excellent recovery day recipe as it is low in carbohydrates and the whopping 45g of protein it contains will keep you full all afternoon.
Health Benefits
This salad is a great source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
Expert Tips
Serve this salad as a side or on its own.
Equipment
- Whisk
- Grill
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tbsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground pepper
- 4 Chicken breast
- 4 Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 Cucumber (chopped)
- 150 g Black olives (pitted)
- 1 Red onion (peeled and finely sliced)
- 200 g Feta cheese
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tbsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 Lemon (juice from 1 lemon)
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil with the oregano, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and mix, ensuring it’s well coated with the oil and herb mixture.
- Place the chicken under a preheated grill and cook for 5 minutes each side.
- In a large serving bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion and feta.
- Now make the dressing. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl, then pour over the salad and toss well.
- Divide the salad between four bowls and place the grilled mini fillets on top.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 45gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.88gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1763mgPotassium: 1178mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 9.2gVitamin A: 266ugVitamin C: 30.1mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 3.2mg
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