Greek-Inspired Chicken Salad

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Greek-Inspired Chicken Salad
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 10, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. Allow chicken to cool before chopping into cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

  • The cucumbers and tomatoes used in this salad are traditional Greek ingredients.
  • Feta cheese is a type of cheese that is often used in Greek cuisine.
  • Kalamata olives are a type of olive that is native to the Mediterranean region.
  • Oregano is a popular herb used in Greek cooking.