Greek Chicken Salad

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 Servings

Salty, briny feta and olives, and crunchy, lemony croutons are delightful little flavor bombs, making every forkful of this Greek-style salad a pleasure to eat. It’s one of those salads that works well as a one-dish meal — a great lunch or dinner that comes together in just a few minutes.

Ingredients

2 slices crusty bread, cut into 1-inch squares
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 heads romaine lettuce, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1/2 small red onion, sliced
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup plain yogurt (whole or low-fat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, pressed or grated on a microplane
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Spread the cubed bread out on a foil-lined toaster oven sheet pan, or in a skillet if you don't have a toaster oven. Sprinkle the olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano over the bread and toss to coat evenly. Toast the bread or sauté over medium heat for a few minutes, until croutons are browned.
In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, onion, cucumbers, and olives. Add the croutons and chicken to the salad bowl with the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, then pour over the dressing and toss until all of the ingredients are evenly coated.