Greek-Style Chicken Salad

I can offer you a recipe for a Greek-style chicken salad with an Italian twist. The Greek-style chicken salad is a fresh and tasty dish, ideal for a summer lunch or as a main course.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 100 g feta cheese
• Pitted Greek black olives (Kalamata)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
• (Optional) A pinch of thyme or fresh mint for a more aromatic Italian version

Preparation

1. Start by grilling the chicken breasts until they are golden on both sides and well cooked inside. You can season the chicken with a bit of salt, pepper, and oregano before cooking it. Once ready, let the chicken cool down and then cut it into strips or cubes.

2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Thoroughly wash the cucumber and the red bell pepper, remove the inner seeds, and cut them into not too large pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.

3. Combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl and mix gently.

4. Crumble the feta and add it to the salad along with the black olives.

5. For the dressing, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.

6. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to distribute it evenly.

7. Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

8. Before serving, consider adding a pinch of chopped fresh thyme or mint to add an aromatic Italian touch.

Curiosity

This salad is a variation of the classic Greek, the famous Greek salad, enriched with grilled chicken for a complete meal rich in proteins. Italian cuisine often makes use of aromatic herbs such as thyme and mint, which go well with the taste profile of feta and crunchy vegetables.