Saturday, August 22, 2009

This is the best stuff I've eaten all summer. I've made it twice in the
last two weeks. It's fresh, light and perfect for a hot summer
evening. I served it with hot grilled pita bread and an ice cold glass of
Chardonnay. You can thank Susan, over at 29 Blackstreet for sharing
this fabulous recipe! Yummity-yum-yum-yum.


Grilled Chicken Greek Salad

marinade:

1 cup of plain yogurt
zest and juice of 1 large lemon
2 tbsps. crushed dried oregano
2 fat cloves of garlic, crushed
2-3 tbsps. olive oil

Marinate 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a 9 x13 pan, turning
and stirring occasionally, 30 mins. to several hours. Grill chicken and
oiled thick slices of 2 large Vidalia onions and when cool slice both in
chunks.

dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
2-3 tbsps cider vinegar
2-3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (I have tons of this stuff)
1 tsp. sugar (or to taste)
small handful of crumbled feta cheese
blend in a blender or food processor




toss together:
grilled chicken
grilled onions
Kalamata olives
crumbled feta cheese
chunks of tomato
chunks of cucumber
drizzle of vinaigrette

54 comments:

  1. I'm not a salad person, but this salad looks GOOD!! I'm going to save this recipe to try a bit later. Thanks! Have a good weekend Willow! : )

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  2. I would be tempted to toss in bits of grilled zucchine and eggplant (instead of cucumber, which my husband does not like). Sounds great.

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  3. Spaced, those sound like excellent substitutions! I know you and your husband will like it.

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  4. That does look good. I think I'll have to try it. (And what are you doing up do late little girl?)

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  5. Might just put that to one side, until the weather warms up this side of the equator, and then give it a go.

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  6. Looks great,can just taste it,yummy!

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  7. Ooh, yummo! I'll be doing this one this week, Winter or not.

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  8. Absolutely it seems best for summer.
    I'll try it.

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  9. It really looks good in the photo. Nice shot.

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  10. This sounds de-lish!! will have to try it out next week!!

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  11. Willow

    thanks for this fresh dish...I'll try it this week

    Happy days

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  12. I'm not a salad person either but this really does look tasty. Would be great for something to eat light when its been so hot outside and neither hubby nor I want to cook.

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  13. Yes, that does look good.

    I must post some more recipes on my blog, instead of warmed over gossip about Nigella Lawson.

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  14. Love salads in the summer and this looks a winner and similar to a recipe we use. Love me some feta!

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  15. One word: YUM!

    Thanks for passing this along--will definitely try.

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  16. Hello Willow,

    This certainly does look yummy! I love feta, it works well in so many salads. Spacedlaw's suggestion is great; there are plenty of chargrilled veggies that could be added.

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  17. Yer killin' me...makes my shredded wheat not so tasty...

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  18. This even looks good at breakfast-time! (Feta is my favorite.)

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  19. I'm so glad you're enjoying this recipe - although I'm not at all surprised - it definitely seemed very much a Willow dish. Have you checked out my roasted beet and orange salad from yesterday's post - super easy and another recipe with mint - which I too, have a ton of.

    xo from les Gang

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  20. That does sound yummy and fresh. I love light salads that make your mouth tingle.

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  21. Oh yeah I am all over this! Sounds completely delicious!

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  22. Oh yeah I am all over this! Sounds completely delicious!

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  23. yummity yum is right!!! even the look of it is scrumptious!

    i see you have 1,013 followers now. you go, girl! i'm bowing down in that i'm not worthy kind fo way! said with much love and pride, my friend!

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  24. Julie, I am very humbled, oh much worthy friend.

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  25. Every recipe with feta cheese make my day! :-)

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  26. I made this last night. I am NOT kidding. So yummy! I love tomato daze. ;)

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  27. Suzanne, I'm so glad you liked it! Isn't it the best? The dressing is to die for!

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  28. Susan, beets are now on my grocery list. I've never made a recipe of yours I didn't love.

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  29. Greek salad, Greek food. I love it, and I say OPA!!!!!

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  30. Willow I almost posted my quick-salad. Just made it on the spur of a moment. But this one looks a whole lot tastier, yum! :P

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  31. This looks so delicious. I love dishes like this...I agree about the zuc. and eggplant additions that spacedlaw suggested :-).

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  32. Deliciuos, I could even eat the plate!

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  33. This would go over well here (it has been so HOT). Particularly with spacedlaw's suggestion of cucumber. Thanks!

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  34. Um, thanks for this! I've got no cooking inspiration at the moment . . . and have, in fact, eaten popcorn and apples for dinner more than once this week.

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  35. Willow, excellent approach to summer...light and fresh. I wonder if I could substitute eggplant for the chicken? (Not bits but chunks.)It's a wonderful recipe. Susan is great...I visit her every morning...she is quiet and reflective. <3

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  36. The only problem with Greek salads is that dreaded feta cheese! EWWW!

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  37. This just sings ... . Summer!

    I'm giving this recipe to
    my chef ( a k a Husband).

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  38. Some of my very favorites...feta cheese, olives, grilled chicken...perfect summer dinner.
    So where did you go for you anniversary?

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  39. Oh, that sounds great! I love feta cheese, too--I am so there. Thanks for the recipe--sounds easypeezy, too. Have a great weekend.

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  40. That looks fabulous, Willow. Thank you for posting the recipe - and for the photo, which is making ny mouth water.

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  41. Any lethovers? *hopefullook*

    A wonderful Sunday to you and yours! :-)

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  42. OMG, that sounds and looks divine!

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  43. Mmmm...love anything with feta!

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  44. Wonderful! you just solved my dinner dilemma!

    (and no kidding - Harold Lloyd? this house, too, has a fair share of his "stuff.")

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  45. That was AMAZING! Had it for dinner and will definitely be making it again!! And had to pass it along on my blog as well to spread the joy of a brilliant new recipe found :)

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  46. Hey, Lola, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think it's absolutely wonderful.

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