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Greek Salad with Chicken

Greek Salad with Chicken
Makes: 4 Servings

A colorful salad loaded with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives topped with chicken and a creamy yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat-free
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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  • For the Salad:
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, cut in half
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. To make the dressing, add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
  2. Cover dressing and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in large salad bowl and add tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and chicken.
  4. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  5. Top with yogurt dressing and enjoy.

Notes

Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 161
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 43 mg
Sodium 373 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 145 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 509 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 161
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 43 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 17 g
Minerals
Calcium 145 mg
Potassium 509 mg
Sodium 373 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 201 mg
Selenium 16 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 374 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 132 mcg
Folate 53 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 52 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1 3/4 cups
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