Description
This Greek Avocado Chicken Salad is a fresh and flavorful no-cook dish combining tender chicken breast with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives. Tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing and sprinkled with feta cheese and fresh herbs, it’s a healthy and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
Dressing Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix gently to combine the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified and flavorful.
- Toss Salad: Pour the lemon-oregano dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly without breaking up the avocado too much.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley or dill over the top for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the salad immediately for the best texture or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For added protein and flavor, use grilled or rotisserie chicken instead of plain cooked chicken.
- This salad is delicious on its own, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or stuffed into pita bread for a heartier meal.
- To make a dairy-free version, omit the crumbled feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
