Scaredy-Cat Greek Chicken Salad

Health score
43%
Scaredy-Cat Greek Chicken Salad
15 min.
4
287kcal

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Are you ready to whisk your taste buds away on a delightful culinary adventure? Introducing the Scaredy-Cat Greek Chicken Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it also packs a punch with its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Imagine succulent grilled chicken breast strips mingling with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, all tossed together in a zesty dressing made with olive oil and red wine vinegar. The addition of crumbled feta cheese and pitted kalamata olives brings a delightful Mediterranean flair that will transport you straight to the sun-soaked shores of Greece.

But what truly sets this salad apart is the playful presentation! With a cat-shaped cookie cutter, you can transform ordinary pita bread into adorable “pita cats” that will make your meal not only delicious but also fun and whimsical. This dish is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or even a cozy dinner at home. Plus, with only 287 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this Scaredy-Cat Greek Chicken Salad. It’s a meal that’s sure to bring smiles and satisfaction to the table!

Ingredients

  • oz chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped refrigerated
  • medium cucumber peeled seeded chopped
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian chopped (flat-leaf)
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads (pocket) ()
  • 0.5 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • 4.5 teaspoons red wine vinegar 
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • medium tomatoes cut into thin wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
  2. In large bowl, toss lettuce, olives, onion, tomatoes, cucumber and chicken.
  3. With cat-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cat shapes from pita breads.
  4. Pour dressing over salad; toss until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Serve with pita cats.

Nutrition Facts

Calories287kcal
Protein25.31%
Fat60.6%
Carbs14.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59
Glycemic Load
2.23
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.325652148413%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.63mg
Apigenin
4.32mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.42mg
Quercetin
5.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.96kcal
14.35%
Fat:19.63g
30.19%
Saturated Fat:5.11g
31.95%
Carbohydrates:10.26g
3.42%
Net Carbohydrates:6.83g
2.48%
Sugar:4.64g
5.15%
Cholesterol:55.07mg
18.36%
Sodium:699.77mg
30.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.44g
36.89%
Vitamin A:5232.18IU
104.64%
Vitamin K:99.03µg
94.31%
Vitamin B3:6.87mg
34.33%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.54%
Folate:100.88µg
25.22%
Vitamin C:20.29mg
24.6%
Phosphorus:224.46mg
22.45%
Selenium:15.42µg
22.03%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.34%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.59%
Potassium:576mg
16.46%
Calcium:160.5mg
16.05%
Fiber:3.43g
13.72%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.23%
Magnesium:44.47mg
11.12%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.88%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.74%
Iron:1.74mg
9.69%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.26%
Copper:0.17mg
8.68%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.4%