Get ready to transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with these incredible Greek Chicken Salad Lunch Bowls that are about to revolutionize your lunch routine! In just 30 minutes, you'll create a vibrant, protein-packed meal that's not only incredibly delicious but also nutritionally balanced and Instagram-worthy. Imagine a symphony of fresh ingredients dancing together - tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese - all dressed in a simple yet magical olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing that will make your lunch break feel like a mini Mediterranean vacation!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken, halving cherry tomatoes, dicing cucumber and red onion, and slicing olives.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and diced red onion.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and sliced olives to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Divide the salad equally into four lunch containers or bowls.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, ensuring the salad stays fresh and crisp.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before eating to allow ingredients to marinate.
Tips
- Use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor
- For maximum freshness, keep dressing separate until just before eating if meal prepping
- Toast some pine nuts or add a sprinkle of dried oregano for an extra Greek touch
- Choose high-quality feta cheese for the most authentic taste
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together
- For a low-carb version, serve over a bed of mixed greens instead of in a traditional bowl
- Experiment with adding kalamata olives for a more intense Mediterranean flavor profile
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 223kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 19g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg
