Go Back
–+ servings

Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad

A vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with bold Mediterranean flavors, featuring tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts Halved to make four fillets.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Adds richness and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed from one lemon for brightness.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Enhances tanginess in the dressing.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic Minced for depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano Infuses a classic Greek herb note.
  • 1 teaspoon salt To enhance all the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper For a hint of spice.
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce leaves Or cos lettuce, washed and shredded for crunch.
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers Large, halved lengthwise and sliced for freshness.
  • 2 vine ripened tomatoes Cut into small wedges to add juiciness.
  • 1/2 green pepper Deseeded and sliced for extra crunch.
  • 1/2 red onion Sliced thinly to provide sharpness.
  • 7 oz feta cheese Fresh, cubed to add creaminess and saltiness.
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives Halved lengthwise for briny goodness.
  • 1 avocado Sliced to bring creaminess to the salad.

Method
 

  1. Whisk together all the marinade and dressing ingredients in a large, shallow dish until well combined. Pour out half a cup of this mixture to use later as the dressing and store it in the refrigerator until serving time.
  2. Add the chicken fillets to the marinade in the shallow dish, ensuring they are evenly coated with the flavorful mixture. Cover and let them marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb all those delicious flavors.
  3. While your chicken is marinating, take this time to wash and chop all your salad ingredients except for the avocado. Combine these fresh veggies in a large bowl, mixing them well so that they’re ready when the chicken is done.
  4. Heat a large grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Remove the chicken from its marinade and place it in the pan along with any leftover marinade from the bowl; grill or sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, roughly 5-6 minutes on each side.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for about five minutes before slicing it thickly. Arrange this beautiful sliced chicken over your prepared salad base along with sliced avocado pieces on top.
  6. Finally, drizzle your reserved untouched dressing over the assembled salad generously before serving it up fresh!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!