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Greek Salad with Chicken

This Greek salad with chicken is great for lunch or dinner. The chicken is marinated in lemon and oregano for a satisfying salad that's full of flavor!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
  • ½ cucumber, (preferably English or hothouse)
  • ½ head romaine lettuce, (torn)
  • 1 large tomato, (cut into ½-inch chunks)
  • ¼ red onion, (thinly sliced)
  • 2 servings Greek Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese

Instructions

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
    Juice from half a lemon, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Place the chicken breast in a gallon bag, then pour the lemon juice mixture on top. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3-4 hours.
    8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Drain any excess liquid from the chicken and discard the marinade.
  • Drain off any excess marinade from chicken and discard. Heat an ovenproof skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Heat an ovenproof skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides.
  • Place the skillet with the chicken in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice. Set aside.
  • Partially peel the cucumber in alternating strips. Then, slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and cut into ½-inch half-moon shapes.
    ½ cucumber
  • Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion to a large bowl. Toss with Greek Vinaigrette.
    ½ head romaine lettuce, 1 large tomato, ¼ red onion, 2 servings Greek Vinaigrette
  • Divide the lettuce mixture between two serving plates, then top with feta cheese and sliced chicken.
    2 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese

Notes

This recipe is for 2 servings of salad.
After marinating the chicken, you could also cook it on the grill.
Feel free to add olives, bell peppers, or any other additional toppings.
To prep in advance, cook the chicken and chop the veggies, then refrigerate. When you're ready to eat, toss the lettuce and veggies in the vinaigrette, then top with sliced chicken and feta.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Greek Salad with Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
366
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28.1
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.1
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9.3
g
Cholesterol
 
89.8
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
253.8
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
22.4
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
9.7
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
35.3
g
71
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
8.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.