Healthy Lunchtime Greek Chicken Salad
"When you're at work, unhealthy food can haunt you. Leftover croissants from the morning meeting lurk in the kitchen, and your coworkers beg you to come try the latest deep-fried dish at the nearby greasy spoon. The truth is, your health is your responsibility, and you've got to make healthier lunch choices. If you make your lunch at home and bring it to work, you won't be tempted to indulge. Need just the thing? Try this extremely satisfying Greek salad. Packed with protein-rich chicken and flavorful feta and olives, you'll have trouble believing something this delicious could be good for you!"
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
1
ingredients
- 354.88 ml lettuce (packaged mixed greens)
- 236.59 ml cherry tomatoes, halved
- 85.04 g grilled chicken breast strips
- 59.14 ml reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
- 5 large black olives
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices and separated into rings
- 29.58 ml fat-free red wine vinaigrette
directions
- Combine lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, feta cheese, olives, and onion in a medium bowl. Add dressing, toss, and serve.
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A hearty and health lunch with flavors that zip in your mouth.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
