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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint

    Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint

    Published: Apr 12, 2018 · Modified: Feb 12, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    This Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint is a delicious, healthy dinner salad with a dressing that doubles as a marinade!

    overhead view of Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint and fresh herbs

    Double the recipe for this Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint and you'll have lunch for tomorrow!

    This is a salad that I could probably eat every day. Lots of colourful, crisp and crunchy veggies, juicy lemon chicken and Mediterranean herbs that seem to make whatever they touch taste exciting.

    It's a Greek classic you can make at home.

    Close up view of Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint and fresh herbs

    Are you on Team Lettuce or Team No Lettuce?

    I could join either one, as long as the lettuce is crisp romaine, but today I decided to make a traditional Greek salad with cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, olives, red onion and feta cheese. When I discovered oregano, thyme and mint sprouting in the garden, I knew I wanted to add those, too.

    Dinner salads have become the norm here at home, now that the weather is improving, the deck furniture is back outside and we're dreaming of warm summer days. Having a nutritious salad with some lean protein like chicken or fish is my favourite way to eat in the spring and summer.

    Pouring dressing on Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint

    I designed this recipe to be efficient. All you need is one marinade that doubles as a dressing (when you add a teaspoon of honey to it.) Pour half the marinade ingredients over the chicken and reserve the other half to dress the salad later.

    What kind of chicken is best for this Lemon Chicken Greek Salad?

    I used chicken tenders, but cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs will work beautifully as well. You can skewer and grill the chicken (remember to soak wooden skewers in advance), or sear it on the stove top and finish cooking it in the oven.

    If you love Greek chicken with tzatziki sauce, you'll love this recipe for Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki.

    Can I make this Greek Salad ahead of time?

    Absolutely! Chop and cover tightly, and store the cooked chicken separately. To keep your salad crisp, be sure to remove the seeds from the cucumber. I use either a small spoon or a melon baller to scrape the length of the cucumber to remove the seeds before slicing.

    Add Feta cheese

    Feta can be made from sheep milk, goat milk, a combination of the two, or even from cow's milk. It's a soft brined cheese with a tangy taste that can be part of a healthy diet. It's a good source of calcium and it contains probiotics to help boost our immune system. It can be easier to digest and less inflammatory than cow's milk cheese.

    But like any cheese, you may want to eat it sparingly as it is high in sodium and saturated fat.

    Close up view of Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint and fresh herbs

    This Lemon Chicken Greek Salad is delicious with cold chicken, too, so make extra to have another day or to add to a rice or quinoa bowl. Don't forget the mint!

    Enjoy!

    overhead view of Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint and fresh herbs

    Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint

    A skinny dinner salad with a dressing that doubles as a marinade!  Before marinating the chicken, set aside half the marinade to use as dressing. Add a teaspoon of honey to the dressing. A colourful, crunchy marinated lemon chicken Greek salad with fresh mint and herbs.
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    Course: Entrée/Main / Salad
    Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Marinating Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 401kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    For the Marinade and Dressing

    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    For the Salad

    • 2 cups Long English cucumber seeded and chopped
    • 2 cups bell pepper diced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
    • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
    • ¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted
    • 2 tablespoon feta cheese (omit for paleo diet)
    • lemon wedges for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon mint leaves torn
    • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves torn
    • 1 teaspoon honey add to remaining marinade for dressing
    • 6 oz chicken breasts or chicken tenders skinless, boneless, cubed

    Instructions

    • Whisk marinade ingredients together. Put chicken cubes in a glass bowl or resealable plastic bag and pour HALF the marinade on top. Refrigerate for at least an hour or even overnight. Reserve the other half of the marinade for the dressing.
    • Cook the chicken either on skewers on the grill, or on the stove top in an oven-proof skillet. If using a skillet, heat oven to 375°F., add ½ Tablespoon oil to the pan, heat, then add the chicken cubes. Brown, then transfer skillet to oven and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink (about 5 - 7 minutes.)
    • Meanwhile, combine cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, olives and herbs in a glass serving bowl. Add cooked chicken and garnish with feta cheese.
    • Add 1 teaspoon honey to remaining marinade and use as dressing. Toss together and serve with lemon wedges.

    Notes

    *Note that the fat level in the Nutrition label is high because it does not take into account that the marinade used for the chicken will be discarded, not consumed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 996mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5535IU | Vitamin C: 225.3mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 401 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 69mg23%
    Sodium 571mg25%
    Potassium 996mg28%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 5535IU111%
    Vitamin C 225.3mg273%
    Calcium 168mg17%
    Iron 3.6mg20%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


    If you love Mediterranean flavours, you may also like:
    Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. James

      September 23, 2022 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      Love this!

      Reply
    2. Merilee

      February 04, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      A reliable recipe--good all year round in our home!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 04, 2022 at 7:48 pm

        Thanks so much for the 5 stars, Merilee!

        Reply
    3. Ellie

      May 10, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made this on the weekend and we all loved it. Will definitely be making it throughout the summer! Leftovers keep well in the fridge as there's no lettuce. Great recipe, thank you.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 10, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        Yes, it's a great make-ahead salad! Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    4. Dierdre

      July 25, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the colors in this salad when I first saw the recipe, but Wow! the flavors are amazing, too. I took it to my sister's house for dinner last week and it was a hit. Just thought I'd let you know.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 25, 2018 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks so much for letting me know! I love this pretty salad too. It's great for potlucks.

        Reply

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