Greek Chicken Salad

This greek chicken salad recipe combines tender chicken thighs coated in a greek yogurt marinade with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and a slew of vegetables for the perfect meal prep or main dish salad. Kalamata olives, capers and feta cheese round out this Greek salad with chicken giving it a classic Mediterranean flavor.

Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a healthy main dish salad, this Grilled Chicken Greek Salad is a flavorful take on a classic Greek salad. Power through the day and satisfy your hunger and cravings for Mediterranean flavors with this bold Greek chicken salad recipe.

If you love Greek and Mediterranean flavors, try this Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken, Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers or One Pan Baked Greek Chicken, and Homemade Greek Gyro Wraps.

Why You’ll Love This Greek Salad With Chicken

It’s perfect for meal prep. Prep the salad and chicken in advance and toss with the dressing before serving. The chicken can be served hot or cold.
It’s flavorful. From the Greek yogurt marinade to the tangy salad dressing and the choice of salad mixins, this grilled chicken Greek salad has layer upon layer of flavor.
It’s versatile. Serve this salad for lunch or dinner and mix in your favorite vegetables to customize this salad to your tastes.

Greek Yogurt Marinade and Salad Ingredients

Ingredients needed for Greek chicken salad recipe.

For the chicken

Yogurt: look for plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt
Olive Oil: or select your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice has a bright flavor, but substitute bottled lemon juice in a pinch.
Herbs and Spices: freshly minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper add flavor to the chicken.
Chicken: skinless and boneless chicken thighs have incredible flavor, cook quickly and are less expensive than chicken breasts but feel free to use chicken breasts if you prefer.

For the Greek dressing

Olive Oil: or use your favorite light salad oil.
Vinegar: I prefer red wine vinegar for the dressing, but you can substitute white wine or apple cider vinegar.
Lemon Juice: use freshly squeezed lemon juice wherever possible.
Dill: freshly chopped dill adds color and flavor to the dressing.
Herbs and Spices: freshly minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and ground black pepper mirror the flavor of the chicken marinade.

For the salad

Lettuce: use roughly chopped crispy romaine lettuce.
Tomatoes: cut grape or cherry tomatoes in half.
Cucumber: thinly slice a Persian or English cucumber.
Avocado: slice a ripe avocado.
Cheese: crumbled Feta add a classic Greek and Mediterranean flavor.
Olives: Kalamata olives are smooth and meaty, but you can substitute any Greek-style olives.
Capers: capers have a vinegary, pickled flavor.
Lemon wedges: to garnish.

How To Make Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

Greek yogurt marinade for grilled chicken salad.

Marinate the chicken. In a large wide bowl, combine the ingredients to marinate the chicken; Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken thighs. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

A platter of grilled yogurt marinated chicken.

Grill the chicken. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill; add the chicken thighs and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with beautiful grill marks.

Prepare the salad and dressing. Meanwhile, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Add the cooked chicken to the salad and drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss.
Serve. Garnish the salad with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

A large platter with grilled chicken greek salad.

Tips To Make Grilled Chicken Greek Salad

I love the crisp and crunch of romaine lettuce, but you can use your favorite salad greens.
Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to overnight.
If you can’t find Persian cucumber, any kind of cucumber will work.
Be sure to cook your chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Chicken can be served hot or cold.
Slice the chicken into strips for easy serving.
Always use fresh lemon, garlic and herbs when possible.
When dressing the salad, add half the dressing and mix. Only add additional dressing if needed.

A plated portion of greek chicken salad with a fork and a napkin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Greek Chicken Salad Recipe Healthy?

This chicken is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. The ingredients in the salad are nutrient-dense, so even with the addition of feta cheese and olives, you are still creating a healthy meal.

What is Greek Salad?

Greek salad is typically made with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and olives. The dressing is usually a lemony vinaigrette made with olive oil.

How many calories are in this Greek Salad?

This salad makes four meal-sized portions that have 631 calories each. You can lower the overall calories by dividing the salad into smaller side servings.

How do I store Grilled Chicken Greek Salad?

This chicken stores well for up to 3 days. For the best results, store the salad, chicken and dressing separately and combine just before serving.

Can I freeze this salad?

Freezing this Greek Salad is not recommended, but the chicken cooked in the greek yogurt marinade can be frozen for up to 3 months.

What to serve with Greek Salad with Chicken?

Although this salad is a meal in itself, you can serve it with pita bread, Spanakopita Triangles, or add croutons for extra crunch. Serve it alongside Mediterranean Veggie Pizza.

Close up of yogurt marinated grilled chicken on salad platter.

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