Grilled Feta Nicoise Salad

A delicious summer salad.


SERVINGS

8

PREP TIME

1 hour

COOK TIME

50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2
    pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2
    pounds small baby red potatoes, parboiled
  • 1
    pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1
    large orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1
    large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2
    chunks (8 oz each) Odyssey Traditional Feta Cheese
  • 1
    cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2
    cup capers, drained
  • Fresh oregano leaves

For the Lemon Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3
    cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2
    tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2
    tablespoons minced fresh oregano
  • 1
    cup olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 3

    Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    Remove chicken from marinade; pat dry with paper towels. Discard marinade.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 8

    Arrange the chicken, feta and vegetables on a large serving platter. Add olives and capers. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Garnish with oregano.