Greek Salad with Chicken
A colorful salad loaded with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives topped with chicken and a creamy yogurt dressing.
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Ingredients
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- For the Dressing:
- 120 ml Greek yogurt (fat-free)
- 10 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 ml oregano
- 1 ml salt
- 1 ml pepper
- For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 120 ml cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 60 ml red onion (sliced)
- 60 ml black olives (cut in half)
- 240 ml cooked chicken breast (cubed)
- 60 ml feta cheese (crumbled)
Make it lactose-friendly
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat-free → lactose-free or coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled → lactose-free or aged hard cheese (naturally lower lactose)
Steps
- To make the dressing, add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Cover dressing and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in large salad bowl and add tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and chicken.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Top with yogurt dressing and enjoy.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 173 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.0 g |
| Fat | 7.0 g |
| Carbs | 12.0 g |
| Fiber | 6.0 g |
| Sodium | 522 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)