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Bennigan’s Greek Chicken Salad Recipe
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Bennigan’s Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

Bennigan’s Greek Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring tender grilled chicken atop a bed of crisp greens, with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and a tangy Greek dressing, offering a perfect balance of savory and refreshing flavors. Make our Bennigan’s Greek Chicken Salad Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Greek Chicken Salad will taste just like Bennigan’s.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bennigan's, Chicken Recipe, Salad, Salad Dressing
Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad

  • 6 cups Mixed Greens - Romaine, Spinach, Arugula, or others of choice
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 Cucumber sliced into half-moons
  • 1/4 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini sliced

Greek Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate and Cook Chicken

  • Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with olive oil.
  • Rub in oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to an hour.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  • Cook chicken 6 - 8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  • Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice into strips. Set aside and keep warm

Prepare Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and pepperoncini. Toss gently to mix.

Make Dressing

  • In a small bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, minced garlic, salt and pepper, Whisk until emulsified.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.

Assemble Salad

  • Divide salad mixture onto plates or into bowls.
  • Top each serving with sliced chicken.
  • Add a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
  • Drizzle dressing over the top just before serving.