What are some traditional Greek ingredients used in this lunch recipe?
Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken and Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- For the lemon vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil, then season evenly with the spice mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and Kalamata olives.
- To make the lemon vinaigrette, whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad with the lemon vinaigrette, then top with the grilled chicken and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!