Mediterranean salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, and grilled chicken, tossed in zesty olive oil dressing.
# What you'll need:
→ Grilled Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Salad
08 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
09 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ¾ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
12 - ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
13 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Dressing
14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Method:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - In a large bowl, combine tomato wedges, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, pitted olives, and feta cheese.
04 - Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Top salad with grilled chicken strips. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with additional dressing on the side if preferred.
