Light and Tangy Chicken and Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Light and Tangy Chicken and Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces chicken breasts; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups romaine lettuce (Bagged, cleaned and torn into pieces); 1 cup Baby Spinach (bagged already cleaned); ½ cup English cucumber, chopped in large chunks; ½ cup raw zucchini, sliced thin; 1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

4 ounces chicken breasts
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups romaine lettuce (Bagged, cleaned and torn into pieces)
1 cup Baby Spinach (bagged already cleaned)
½ cup English cucumber, chopped in large chunks
½ cup raw zucchini, sliced thin
1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Coat small skillet with non-fat cooking spray.
2
Place chicken into heated pan and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
3
Brown on both sides for about 4 minutes each on med-High heat.
4
Pour lemon juice and water over chicken.
5
Let cook covered on Med heat for 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
6
Remove from pan and cut into bite size pieces.
7
In a Med salad bowl combined your olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard and red pepper flakes.
8
Whisk together until incorperated.
9
Add romaine, spinach, cucumber and zucchini.
10
Toss with the dressing on the bottom of the bowl until coated.
11
Finely crumble feta over the top.
12
Add warm chicken to salad just before serving.
13
Add fresh ground black pepper and kosher salt over top to taste.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces chicken breasts, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Light and Tangy Chicken and Feta Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Light and Tangy Chicken and Feta Salad

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