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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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Looks amazing!!! I’m not a huge fan of cucumbers or olives, do you have any suggestions for a substitute?
Hey Caroline,
Really any veggies you enjoy will work here! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Fantastic! Used Quorn meatless pieces.
Hey Nancy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!! xxTieghan
Served it for book club. A big hit with my group! Really good, fresh, and filling salad.
Hey Cindy,
So great to hear! Love that this recipe was enjoyed and thanks so much for making it! Have a great week? xTieghan
This was perfect. Just what I was looking for in this weird warm weather we are having! Dressing is delicious, and marries well with the flavors of the chicken. I had sourdough bread for croutons – don’t skip those. Definitely use the avocado too! Thank you!!
Hey Kara,
I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks so much for giving it a try. Have a great week! xTieghan
My husband and I ABSOLUTELY love this salad!! The fresh ingredients and the tahini dressing is a wonderful combination of flavors that will set you free!
Hey Sheila,
I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks so much for giving it a try. Have a great week! xTieghan
This was next level delicious. Bright, filling, and tasty. I never rate recipes online but I was compelled to do so. This will be making its way into the regular meal rotation in my home!
Hey Brooke,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
This is in our monthly rotation for the past few months. My picky kids love the chicken and it makes great leftovers as well. I love the lemon tahini dressing and now I am hooked on tahini!
Hey Shelley,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
Yum! I made this salad tonight for my 3 boys & husband and they loved it. The chicken marinade was amazing. Your recipes never disappoint, I have your cook books and always check out your website for new ideas.
Hey Kelly,
I am so thrilled that you have enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for making it:) xTieghan
It’s January and it’s cold, but the greek salad sounded so good. So I chopped up broccoli and stir fried it with garlic and put the toppings over that instead of lettuce! Awesome!
Hey Jan,
I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have the best week. xTieghan
This Greek Lemon chicken salad maybe my favorite receipt especially the salad and the dressing is lights out!
I have made it so many times I know the recipe by heart. All I can say is its my now forever salad and that’s even with out the chicken. Lets see, I now double the salad dressing because my daughter and I love it even for dipping our bread in. We have also added artichoke hearts to it just because and we heat the chick peas in the oven about 10 minutes to dry a little and add a little crunch. Must be careful not to do to long or chick peas start to explode! The dressing is the best dressing ever.
Hey Denise,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try. I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I absolutely love this salad!!! It’s so refreshing, and I’ve never actually thought to fully marinate chicken for a salad, and I’m so glad I found this recipe to try! It’s delicious! And the tahini dressing is A+. I love a good homemade dressing!!!!!!
Hey Amanda,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a go, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Seriously so good! One of my favorite salads now!
Hey Meighan,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
How long will this dressing keep in the fridge if I made a larger batch?
Hey Meaghan,
It will stay good in the fridge for a few weeks. I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Easy, healthy & delicious!!
I left the croutons out to keep it a little “cleaner”, and instead roasted the chickpeas with a little salt and pepper to give it some crunch.
Hey there,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe. I am glad you enjoyed it! xTieghan
This recipe was excellent! Flavorful marinade, tangy vinaigrette, creamy feta, fresh cucumbers. I added chopped dill and cilantro, sliced radishes, and red onion. Homemade easy croutons and a side of ciabatta made a perfect finish! Thanks for another great recipe.
Hey Kim,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it out! Happy Sunday! xTieghan