Description
Oregano chicken salad made with tender chicken, fresh herbs, lemon, and crisp vegetables. This Mediterranean-style recipe is light, refreshing, and perfect for quick meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces for even mixing.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Add the chicken, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley into the bowl.
4. Gently mix everything together until the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
7. Serve chilled in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over greens.
Notes
Use tender chicken to keep the salad juicy.
Add oregano gradually to control flavor strength.
Pat cucumber dry before mixing to avoid excess moisture.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: oregano chicken salad, mediterranean chicken salad, herb chicken salad