Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
5 steps
Cook Quinoa
In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Let the quinoa cool before mixing with other ingredients.Prepare Chicken
If using raw chicken, grill or bake until cooked through. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken for convenience.Mix Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
Toss gently to avoid breaking the feta.Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Adjust seasoning according to taste.Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your greek meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe for Dinner is a beloved dish from Greek cuisine.
Greek cuisine is one of the pillars of Mediterranean cooking. Built on olive oil, fresh vegetables, herbs, grains, and seafood, it's celebrated for both its simplicity and depth of flavor.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make the salad a few hours ahead, just add the dressing right before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
