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Delightful Greek Lunch
Greek Salad with Lemon-Oregano Chicken
This tasty and colorful Greek Salad with Lemon-Oregano Chicken is the perfect lunch to satisfy your cravings for something fresh and flavorful. The combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and kalamata olives is simply irresistible. Topped with tender and citrusy chicken, this salad makes a complete meal on its own.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
- Divide the salad among plates and top with the sliced chicken.
Enjoy your flavorful and healthy Greek Salad with Lemon-Oregano Chicken!