Greek Chicken Salad Whipped Feta (Printable)

Grilled chicken atop crisp Mediterranean greens drizzled with creamy whipped feta dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Base

07 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
12 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced

→ Creamy Whipped Feta Dressing

13 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
14 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
18 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

20 - Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
21 - Extra crumbled feta cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Coat the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place the seasoned chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - Combine the crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and fluffy, then adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Arrange the romaine or mixed greens on a large serving platter or bowl. Scatter the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers over the greens.
06 - Layer the sliced grilled chicken over the assembled salad.
07 - Drizzle the whipped feta dressing generously over the top. Finish with fresh herbs and additional crumbled feta if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The whipped feta dressing is genuinely addictive and works on everything from salads to roasted vegetables.
  • Everything comes together in about thirty five minutes with zero fancy technique required.
  • It tastes like something you would order at a restaurant but costs a fraction of the price.
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the chicken because slicing it immediately causes all the juices to escape and you end up with dry meat.
  • Block feta in brine makes a dramatically smoother dressing than pre crumbled feta which contains anti caking agents that prevent it from blending properly.
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to an even thickness before seasoning so the thinner end does not dry out while the thicker part finishes cooking.
  • Add a tablespoon of warm water to the dressing if it seems too thick because a pourable consistency coats the salad much better than a dense paste.

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