Greek Chicken and Rice Salad
With fresh, Greek-inspired ingredients and your choice of Success® Rice, this Greek Chicken and Rice Salad is a tasty alternative for a speedy lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® White Rice
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups diced, cooked chicken
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
This quick and easy recipe will leave you feeling satisfied, in no time! Full of fresh ingredients, this Greek Chicken and Rice Salad has filling grains, a light dressing and is perfect for a quick lunch, dinner or side. Pick your choice of Success® Rice and make a delicious family favorite in just 4 simple steps!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk together salad dressing and oregano in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Add cherry tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, red onion, olives and feta to bowl, and toss to combine.
Step 4
Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 serving plates, if using. Top with salad.
Recipe Tip
Avoid soggy or wilted lettuce leaves by waiting to combine them with the dressing until right before serving.
Mediterranean Meals in Minutes
This recipe is a perfectly Mediterranean mix of juicy, diced chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion and cucumbers topped with crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives and a creamy Caesar salad dressing. Add crisp lettuce leaves and you’ve got a colorful, filling meal in only minutes!
Our Greek-inspired chicken and rice salad is also completely customizable! Feel free to swap in any vegetables that you prefer, such as sliced bell peppers or mushrooms. You can also choose which hearty base you want to use. Make this recipe with any flavor of our Success® Boil-in-Bag Rice or Quinoa, they all cook up to fluffy perfection in just 10 minutes. Cook a large batch in advance and save some for various salads or rice bowls throughout the week, like this Arugula Walnut Pesto Rice Bowl.
Everyday Olives
Did you know that Kalamata olives are often referred to as Greek olives? This is because they are originally from the small town of Kalamata, located in southern Greece. In addition to adding a uniquely salty, Mediterranean flavor to your favorite dishes, they are also vitamin- and nutrient-dense. The best part is, that since Kalamata olives are internationally enjoyed, they can be found at most local stores. This Chicken Quinoa Salad with Olive Gremolata is another tasty recipe made with delicious Kalamata olives.
If you are looking for a seafood dinner try our easy shrimp recipes with rice.
