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Keeping it healthy today with my loaded Greek Chicken Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette. Pan-seared Greek chicken tossed together with greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese, cucumbers, and the most deliciously addicting creamy, lemony tahini vinaigrette. It doesn’t get more delicious than this loaded greek salad. It’s simple to toss together, extra colorful, super flavorful, yummy, and even healthy too. The perfect dinner to serve any night of the week from now through summertime.
Monday salad…but the good kind…the loaded kind. I mean, there’s a lot happening with this salad. It’s definitely not your average boring Monday salad. You guys know I don’t do those. I’ve been holding onto this salad for a couple weeks, but it finely feels like the right time to share. For a while, I was really in full-on comfort food mode, as “quarantined life” is very different, and left most of us craving the comfort foods we’d typically enjoy during the fall and winter months.
Thing is…quarantined life is lasting waaay longer than any of us ever expected. Now that the weather is really starting to turn warm and Memorial Day is (shockingly) just one week from today, I’m moving on into summer food mode. And I am so excited about it.
Enter this salad. It’s summertime food, perfect for Monday, perfect for Memorial Day. It’s all-around pretty darn delicious. Plus, there’s feta cheese, homemade croutons, and the best marinated Greek chicken. All the very delicious spring/summer ingredients.
I marinated this chicken in quite possibly one of my favorite marinades. It’s a combination of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika (which is not really Greek…but it’s good), fresh oregano, shallots (the secret!), garlic, and lots of lemon (always so much lemon). Now, when I say marinate, I really just mean toss the chicken in this mix and let it sit while you get everything else for the bowls together. I’m not sure about you guys, but I can never plan ahead enough to cook a recipe requiring a long marinating time.
It almost never happens…
So, I do a quick marinate. It works.
For the salad, you can really use a mix of whatever salad-like ingredients you love most. But you should start with a base of chopped romaine. You could add some Tuscan kale or arugula if you’d like. But I think you need at least a little romaine for a nice refreshing crunch.
And for my toss-ins, I, of course, used my favorite Greek or Greek(lish) ingredients… chickpeas, kalamata olives, cucumbers, lots of fresh cherry tomatoes, and plenty of fresh basil and dill.
Oh, and then avocado too.
And feta cheese. So Much Feta Cheese.
Onto the vinaigrette, I went with something a little different. I made a creamy lemon tahini vinaigrette using tahini, honey, mustard, and vinegar. This makes for an extra creamy, and tangy vinaigrette. It’s become one of my go-to vinaigrettes for weeknight salads.
Once the salad is tossed and the vinaigrette is put together, make the chicken. You can pan-sear it or grill it, but I just did a quick pan sear. Either option is great!
Now, toss everything together in a big salad bowl, and dinner (or lunch) is done. Love a big dinner style salad, especially this time of year.
The added bonus about this recipe is that it’s so great for weekday meal prep. I recommend making this on a Sunday or Monday night and doubling the recipe. Then simply use the leftovers to make lunch or dinner bowls to enjoy throughout the week!
Cook everything at once…get multiple meals…love that!
Here is what I will note, this recipe has ingredients…many of them. Don’t let this scare you away. I know we all love a less than ten ingredient recipe, but salads are different. Start with this flavorful marinated Greek chicken and pile on. Everything comes together relatively quickly and nothing is the least bit difficult.
And most importantly? This is truly one of those salads you will be excited to eat. It’s full of color, flavor, texture, the best chicken, croutons, and plenty of feta cheese.
So excited to be sharing this recipe with you guys. It’s one of those dishes I hope you’ll enjoy making all spring and summer long.
Looking for other spring/summer salads? Here are my favorites from year’s past.
Grilled Balsamic Chicken Cobb Salad
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Chickpea Salad
Greek Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Lastly, if you make this Greek chicken chopped Salad with lemon tahini vinaigrette, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Wow, another winner, winner Salad for dinner! This is the best Tahini Dressing I’ve ever tasted! I added cooked farro tossed with chopped mint and red onion, it was a great meal!
Hey there,
Happy Wednesday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it!☀️🌈 xT
I made this without the avocado and chicken as a side salad for a dinner party and it was delicious! I’m looking forward to making the full dinner salad soon and the dressing would be great on any salad.
Hey Conway,
Happy Wednesday!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad it was delish! xT
Is the chicken ok to eat cold? If I make it the day before to take to a luncheon.
Hi Wendy,
Totally, that would be just fine! Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
This was delicious! Super flavorful and easy to make ahead.
Hi Hilary,
Happy Sunday! 😃 Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Great recipe! I have a couple of your cookbooks, is there a master recipe list anywhere that links recipe to specific cookbook? I know I can look on your website, I just like using the cookbook rather than an I-pad or phone.
Hey Gaby,
Thanks so much for making this salad!! All of the recipes that you see online are only online and the recipes that are in the cookbooks are exclusive to the books:) I hope this helps! xx
Can I put the dressing on when I make the salad,or dress it when we eat it later in the week?
Hi Barbara,
If you are making this is advance, I would wait to add the dressing until you are ready to serve. Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
My first try at making any Half Baked Harvest recipe. This is a hugely flavorful salad and oh so easy. I’m hooked!!!! I have now flagged many others to try. PS my husband has requested we have this again!! Definitely a keeper. I’m pretty sure after trying a few more I’ll be purchasing the cookbooks.
Hey Dee,
Thank you so much for giving this dish a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Have a great Thursday:)
I made this for dinner last night and everyone in my family loved it plus so healthy and simple prep. Made everyone’s night. Thank you!! Keeper!
Hey Michelle,
Happy Wednesday!!❄️ Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I am so glad it was a hit! xx
This was so good! Simple ingredients, but big flavor! Going into the rotation for sure 🙂
Hey Kellay,
Happy Wednesday!!🎇 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
This is delicious. I have made it a number of times. Our guests love it.
Hey Robyn,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I am so glad it turned out well for you! Have a great weekend!🎄⛄️
We’ve been making this for a couple years and my family LOVES it. It is our go-to salad. We skip the crouton and just warm some ciabatta with olive oil. Still fantastic!
Hi Shelley,
Happy Thursday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe so often, I love to hear that it always enjoyed! xT
Hey Shelley,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe is always enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xT