Grilled Feta Nicoise Salad
March 24, 2025
A delicious summer salad.
SERVINGS
8
PREP TIME
1 hour
COOK TIME
50 min
Ingredients
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1 1/2pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 1/2pounds small baby red potatoes, parboiled
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1pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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1large orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
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1large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
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2chunks (8 oz each) Odyssey Traditional Feta Cheese
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1cup pitted Kalamata olives
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1/2cup capers, drained
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Fresh oregano leaves
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
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1/3cup fresh lemon juice
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2tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1 1/2tablespoons sugar
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1 1/2tablespoons minced fresh oregano
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1cup olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
Directions
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1
Make the Lemon Vinaigrette: Whisk the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sugar and oregano in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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2
Pour 1/4 cup vinaigrette into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
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3
Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
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4
Pour 1/4 cup vinaigrette into another large resealable plastic bag. Add vegetables; seal bag and toss to coat. Transfer vegetables to a lightly greased grill grid. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bag with vinaigrette.
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5
Remove chicken from marinade; pat dry with paper towels. Discard marinade.
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6
Grill chicken and vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165 F and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once. Remove from the grill. Tent chicken with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes. Keep vegetables warm.
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7
Brush feta with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Grill feta, covered, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese begins to soften. Transfer feta and chicken to a cutting board. Cut feta in half. Thinly slice chicken.
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8
Arrange the chicken, feta and vegetables on a large serving platter. Add olives and capers. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Garnish with oregano.