Greek Salad with Chicken

This Greek Salad with Chicken is a refreshing and hearty dish that combines the classic Mediterranean flavors with a protein boost. Perfect for a healthy keto lunch, it’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Greek Salad with Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Grilled chicken breast - 200 grams
  • Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
  • Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
  • Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted
  • Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Grill the chicken breast over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad mixture, then pour the dressing over the top.
  5. Toss gently until everything is well coated, and finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 9 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese, promoting heart health.

Tags

AmericanKetoLunch