Can I prepare this Greek meal salad in advance?

Sure! You can pre-cut all the vegetables (tomato, cucumber, onion, and lettuce) and prepare the feta dressing in advance. Store everything separately in sealed containers in the fridge. Only cook the chicken at the last minute, so it's deliciously warm when you assemble the salad.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Yes, indeed! Simply replace the chicken with marinated tofu strips, grilled halloumi, or a plant-based chicken alternative. Halloumi, with its salty, firm texture, pairs wonderfully with the fresh vegetables and feta dressing.

Which olives are best to use for an authentic Greek salad?

For the most authentic taste, Kalamata olives are your best choice. These purple-black Greek olives are deliciously fleshy flavor bombs that pair perfectly with the fresh crunch of cucumber and the acidity of the lemon-feta dressing.

Classic Greek salad with chicken and creamy feta dressing

Name: Classic Greek salad with chicken and creamy feta dressing
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 1 green lettuce; 0.5 bunch of chives; 0.5 bunch of parsley; 500 g small chicken breasts or strips; 1 jar of black olives; 4 large tomatoes; 1 red onion; 4 small cucumbers, or 1 large; A few sprigs of fresh oregano; Pepper and salt; 1 knob of butter; 200 g feta; 6 tbsp soft olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tbsp water; Pepper from the mill

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Bring the Greek sun straight to your plate with this fantastic Greek salad with warm chicken and a velvety feta sauce! A classic Greek salad is, of course, always a hit, but by adding delicious tender, warm-baked chicken and a creamy feta dressing, you turn it into a complete, hearty meal salad. You can conjure up this healthy dish on the table in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

Salad
1 green lettuce
0.5 bunch of chives
0.5 bunch of parsley
500 g small chicken breasts or strips
1 jar of black olives
4 large tomatoes
1 red onion
4 small cucumbers, or 1 large
A few sprigs of fresh oregano
Pepper and salt
1 knob of butter

Feta dressing
200 g feta
6 tbsp soft olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp water
Pepper from the mill

1 green lettuce
0.5 bunch of chives
0.5 bunch of parsley
500 g small chicken breasts or strips
1 jar of black olives
4 large tomatoes
1 red onion
4 small cucumbers, or 1 large
A few sprigs of fresh oregano
Pepper and salt
1 knob of butter

200 g feta
6 tbsp soft olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp water
Pepper from the mill