Description
A fresh and satisfying Greek-inspired chopped salad loaded with juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a creamy and tangy lemon tahini vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- For the Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the chopped vegetables to a large bowl along with the chickpeas, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly whisk in water until the dressing becomes smooth and pourable.
- Add the chopped chicken to the salad.
- Drizzle the lemon tahini vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Store the dressing separately to keep the vegetables crisp.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add avocado or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with extra chickpeas or quinoa.
- The dressing may thicken in the refrigerator; add a splash of water before serving if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
