Description
This fresh and flavourful salad can be tossed together in less than 5 minutes. It makes the perfect side dish or even main dish when topped with a protein. A perfect go-to healthy salad for working at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- about 15 cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes), sliced in half
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
Vinaigrette*
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Greek Chicken Marinade**
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. fresh oregano
- 1 tsp. fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Add salad ingredients to a bowl.
- Add vinaigrette ingredients to small jar or bowl and mix.
- Toss 1 tbsp of vinaigrette with salad ingredients.
- Top with cooked chicken pieces or a vegetarian protein (optional).
Greek Chicken Marinade Directions:
- Oven: Place all ingredients in a sealable plastic or reusable bag. Place in fridge overnight (or for at least 2 hours). Preheat oven to 400°F and place chicken and marinade in a baking dish for about 20 minutes (or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F).
- Air Fryer: Place all ingredients in a sealable plastic or reusable bag. Place in fridge overnight (or for at least 2 hours). Place chicken breasts in air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes (or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F).
Notes
*You only need about 1 tbsp of the vinaigrette. Store the leftovers in the fridge and use throughout the week.
**Meal prep the greek chicken ahead of time and simply toss in the salad when ready to eat.
- Nutrition facts below only include salad ingredients (no vinaigrette or chicken). Please see greek chicken marinade nutrition facts here.
- Marinated chicken should be cooked within 24 hours for proper food safe handling.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Side dish