Description
A quick and easy salad recipe perfect for busy weeknights, using simple pantry staples like crisp veggies, tangy dressing, and satisfying protein. It’s naturally gluten-free, packed with nutrients, and can be customized with various substitutions.
Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large Cucumber, diced
¼ cup Red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup Kalamata olives
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dried oregano
To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onio
- Toss in shredded chicken for protei
- Sprinkle crumbled feta and Kalamata olives on top
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor
Notes
Always dry lettuce well to avoid a soggy salad.
Chop all ingredients uniformly for even bites.
Let dressed salad sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Start with half the dressing and add more as needed to avoid overdressing.
Store leftover salad with dressing separate; refrigerate up to 2 days.
Best enjoyed cold; does not reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: salad, easy dinner, chicken, feta, gluten-free