Karpathos Chicken Salad
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Prep: 40 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 4
Date: 2026-03-16

Tags: chicken, salad, mediterranean, healthy, gluten-free, grilled

Karpathos Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken with cucumber, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and lettuce dressed with a Greek vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad

2 chicken breasts, cooked (grilled or pan fried)
1 whole (or half if big) red onion, thinly sliced
2-3 mini cucumbers, diced
1/2 cup (or more) sun-dried tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup (or more) feta cheese
1-2 heads of lettuce (depending on size)

Chicken Seasoning

Salt
Pepper
Dry oregano
Garlic powder
Fresh rosemary (optional)

Dressing

2-3 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp honey
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2-3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions
1. Dressing (Make First)
The dressing can be made up to several hours ahead and refrigerated. The flavors meld together better when it sits.

Blend ingredients: Add all dressing ingredients to a container except the olive oil. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.

Emulsify: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending. Continue blending until the dressing is completely emulsified.

2. Chicken

Prepare the chicken: Either pound the chicken breasts or horizontally slice them to achieve even thickness.

Season: Season both sides with salt, pepper, dry oregano, garlic powder, and fresh rosemary if available.

Cook: Grill or pan fry the chicken breasts until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

3. Assembly

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the lettuce. Dice the cucumbers and sun-dried tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.

Assemble: Place lettuce in a large serving bowl. Arrange chicken slices, red onion, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese on top.

Dress: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

For best results, let the cooked chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Pro tip: Make the dressing a few hours before serving and refrigerate - this lets the flavors meld together for a more unified taste.
Optional topping: Add toasted sliced almonds or other nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
Optional: Serve with pepperoncini on the side for a tangy, spicy kick that pairs perfectly with the salad.

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Source: https://food.alaeddin.net/karpathos-chicken-salad