Try this Tasty Greek Salad with Lemon-Oregano Chicken – Orektiko

Greek Salad with Lemon-Oregano Chicken

This tasty ⁢and ⁢colorful Greek Salad with Lemon-Oregano Chicken is⁤ the perfect lunch to ‍satisfy your cravings for something ​fresh and flavorful.​ The combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and kalamata olives ‌is simply⁢ irresistible. Topped with tender and citrusy chicken, this salad makes a complete meal​ on its ⁤own.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cloves garlic, ⁣minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly​ squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ​dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 1 ‌pint cherry⁢ tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup⁣ kalamata ‌olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup red ⁤onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 ‌cup‍ olive ⁢oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ‍teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ​Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In ⁣a bowl, whisk together the ‌garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover ‍and​ refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2. Preheat the grill to⁣ medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard ​the marinade. Grill the chicken​ for 6‍ to 8 minutes per ‌side, or​ until ⁣cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
3. In ​a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry⁣ tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata‍ olives, and red onion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, ⁣salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to⁣ coat.
5. Divide the salad‍ among plates and top⁢ with the sliced chicken.