Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Loaded Greek Chicken Avocado Salad

A nutritious and satisfying salad combining marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Healthy, Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill Pan

Ingredients

Chicken Breast

  • 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts halved to make four fillets

Dressing / Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cracked pepper

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce leaves washed and shredded
  • 2 large Lebanese cucumbers halved lengthways and sliced
  • 2 large vine ripened tomatoes cut into small wedges
  • 1/2 medium green pepper deseeded and sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion sliced thinly
  • 200 g fresh feta cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved lengthways
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Whisk together all the marinade / dressing ingredients in a large, shallow dish. Pour out 1/2 cup to use as the dressing; reserve in the refrigerator for later to use as the dressing.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade in the shallow dish and evenly coat; cover and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare all of the salad ingredients (except for the avocado) in a large bowl and mix.
  • Heat a large grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan along with any marinade left over in the bowl. Grill or sear until the chicken is golden on the outside and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes each side.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thickly and arrange over salad. Slice avocados and arrange on salad. Drizzle with the reserved untouched dressing, and serve!

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, however, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Note that avocados may brown slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g