Greek Chicken Apple Salad

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (grilled or rotisserie)
• 1 apple, chopped (Honeycrisp or Fuji for sweetness & crunch)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• Optional Add-ins (Greek-style):
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or mint
•  Simple Greek Dressing
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: ¼ tsp Dijon mustard (for a little tang and emulsification)

Instructions

Prep the ingredients:

 

Chop the apple last to prevent browning (or toss it with a bit of lemon juice). Dice or shred the chicken if not already done.

 

Make the dressing:

 

Whisk olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), oregano, and Dijon (if using) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

Assemble the salad:

 

In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add feta and olives if desired.

 

Dress and toss:

 

Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Garnish with fresh herbs.

 

Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.