Description
A refreshing no-cook salad with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-packed chicken. Ready in 15 minutes with vibrant Mediterranean-American fusion flavors.
Ingredients
Lettuce, 1 head (iceberg or romaine)
Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint (halved)
Cucumber, 1 medium (sliced into spears)
Red onion, 1 small (thinly sliced into half moons)
Feta cheese, 1 cup (crumbled)
Grilled chicken, 2 cups (shredded)
Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons
Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Wash lettuce, spin dry, and tear into large pieces
Halve cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber into spears
Thinly cut red onion into half moons
In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Toss lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in dressing
Top with grilled chicken and crumbled feta
Notes
Cut ingredients just before serving for maximum crispness
Use room-temperature feta for better flavor release
Let salad rest 5 minutes after dressing for flavor melding
Store deconstructed components separately if making ahead
Vegetarian option: Substitute chicken with grilled tofu
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg