Greek Salad with Chicken (Zoe’s Copycat)

My Greek salad with chicken is so delicious and satisfying, and it is inspired by Zoe’s Kitchen.

If you are one of my IRL peeps and you have every dined with me at Zoe’s Kitchen, you know that this is my automatic order. Every. Single. Time.

I like my salads to have some sustenance y’all. You know what I’m saying? This Greek salad with chicken checks all the boxes too. ✅✅✅

I used my Instant Pot chicken breast as a base for this salad.

I have also used my grill pan chicken (which can also be made in a cast iron – or any oven safe – skillet). Both are great, but I favor the Instant Pot version lately.

I pile it on a bed of greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese and bell pepper rings. This is the base recipe. But if you want next level flavor, I offer you two options.

(1) Add caramelized onions. 😍👌🏻

Such amazing flavor! You won’t be sorry if you make that little extra effort. Plus, it is more true to the salad at Zoe’s.

(2) The second optional add on is the little pile of potato salad hidden underneath the greens, like in the restaurant version. It may sound strange if you have never been to Zoe’s, but it is the best surprise ever!😋

I have a whole separate blog post recipe for the Greek potato salad. But! If you want a little hack, just cut up some raw red potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and add them to your Instant Pot while you cook the chicken.

Then you can put them under the salad (a la Zoe’s), or beside it if they are still hot. Just add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, plus some of the dressing on top, and you are good to go!

I hope y’all enjoy this recipe as much as I have.

Tools Used to Make Greek Salad with Chicken

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• Instant Pot, cast iron skillet or other oven safe skillet
• Knife and cutting board
• Liquid measuring cup
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons – I have these magnetized ones, and they are fantastic!
• Mason jar with lid or salad dressing shaker (<- I have this one)
• On the nails – Zoya Kaitlyn (optional😉 – I get asked about nail polish colors a lot)

 Greek Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Greek Salad with Chicken

My Greek salad with chicken is so delicious and satisfying, and it is inspired by Zoe's Kitchen. Tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, bell pepper rings, caramelized onion.

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Greek

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 446 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

• 1 Instant Pot chicken breast (or grilled chicken breast)
• 2 to 3 cups mixed baby greens
• 2 bell pepper rings
• 4 to 6 kalamata olives
• 6 to 8 baby grape tomatoes
• cucumber slices
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons feta cheese crumbles
• Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
• caramelized onion (optional - I used 1/2 yellow onion)
• 1/2 cup Greek potato salad (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette, and set aside.

2. Cook the Instant Pot chicken breasts, and add sliced red potatoes (optional)

3. While the chicken is cooking, make your caramelized onion.

4. Start with a bed of greens, and on the tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, olives and feta.

5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes (uncovered) while the onions are still cooking, and then slice when you are ready to serve.

6. Add the chicken and caramelized onion on top.

7. Top with dressing (and more feta, if you wish). 

8. Optional: I put my potatoes on the side (as not to wilt the lettuce with their warmth), add salt and pepper and pour dressing on them. If you already have the potato salad made ahead, you can add a scoop to the bottom before you add your mixed greens to the plate.

9. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Salad with Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 446 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 159mg 53%

Sodium 739mg 31%

Potassium 1213mg 35%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 52g 104%

Vitamin A 32.7%

Vitamin C 59.1%

Calcium 11.1%

Iron 10.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.