Greek Salad with Croutons and Chicken
Original, tasty, juicy, bright, and healthy! Greek Salad with Croutons and Chicken is an unusual version of the classic salad. Adding baked chicken breast makes it more filling, and croutons add an interesting touch. This salad can easily replace dinner.
Updated : 02 September, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
150 grams
Chicken fillet
2
Tomato
2
Cucumber
1
Bell pepper
1
Onions
8
Lettuce leaves
10
Olive
100 grams
Brined cheese
50 grams
White bread
30 grams
Basil
to taste
Paprika
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Sauce
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
to taste
Lemon juice
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and dry the vegetables well. Pay special attention to lettuce leaves and basil - excess moisture will ruin the dish. Use chilled chicken fillet for juicier meat. If frozen, thaw in advance.
Step 2
Rub the clean, dried fillet with salt and paprika. You can also add any spices to taste.
Step 3
Wrap the fillet in foil, sealing edges tightly to prevent juice from leaking. Place the packet in a baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes at 180 °C / 355 °F. Remove from oven and cool completely. This method makes the fillet juicy and tender, but you can also use fried or boiled chicken.
Step 4
Cut bread into cubes, place in a skillet, and drizzle with olive oil. Fry over low heat until golden. Cool the croutons.
Step 5
Slice cucumbers into half-rounds.
Step 6
Cut tomatoes into wedges.
Step 7
Remove seeds from bell pepper and cut flesh into strips.
Step 8
Peel onion and slice into half-rings.
Step 9
Chop basil. You can substitute with any fresh or dried herbs. Cut cheese into cubes - traditionally feta or brined cheese is used. Choose quality cheese without vegetable fats.
Step 10
Slice the chilled chicken fillet thinly.
Step 11
In a salad bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, pepper, onion, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, then add oil and lemon juice. Mix well.
Step 12
Place salad leaves on a large flat plate. Layer the dressed vegetables on top.
Step 13
Add sliced chicken, cubed cheese, and olives on top. Finish with croutons to keep them crispy.
Step 14
Serve immediately - dressed vegetables will release juice over time. Enjoy!