Power-Packed Lunch Ideas: From Savory Sandwiches to Zesty Salads

Power-Packed Lunch Ideas: From Savory Sandwiches to Zesty Salads

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Zesty Greek Chicken Salad

A vibrant, high-protein Greek Chicken Salad packed with fresh vegetables and a tangy lemon-oregano dressing, perfect for a satisfying lunch.

5 from 1 review
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

📝 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken by pan-frying, grilling, or baking until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5-10 minutes, then dice.
  2. 2
    While chicken cooks, prepare dressing: whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
  4. 4
    Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately on its own or over mixed greens.

💡 Notes

For meal prepping, store dressing and salad components separately. Add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness. Feel free to add other Mediterranean favorites like bell peppers or artichoke hearts. Adjust saltiness based on your feta and olives.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 420 kcal
Protein 30g
Total Fat 28g
Saturated Fat 7g
Carbs 15g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 5g
Sodium 750mg
Cholesterol 90mg

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