Description
Greek Salad with Meat is a hearty twist on the classic Mediterranean salad, combining crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta with your choice of seasoned grilled meat. It’s a protein-packed dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound grilled chicken breast, beef, or lamb, sliced
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (optional for a fuller salad)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and lettuce if using.
- Top with crumbled feta and sliced grilled meat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken, beef, or lamb—gyro-style meat works especially well.
- For a low-carb option, skip the lettuce and focus on the veggies and protein.
- Great for meal prep—just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh mint or parsley for extra Mediterranean flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek salad with meat, protein salad, Mediterranean salad, grilled chicken salad, keto Greek salad