Greek Chicken Salad Recipe {Paleo, Whole30 Compliant} (2024)

FAQs

Does Greek salad contain lettuce? ›

FYI, lettuce can very much be a part of any greek salad - if you want it to. We like lettuce in my family and I often add it.

Is Canned Chicken Whole30 Compliant? The short answer: it depends on the brand. Generally, the standard canned chicken that you'll find at the grocery store contains some form of “modified food starch” or “rice starch” or other additives—which are neither whole30 compliant nor paleo.

Greek salad with chicken contains 421 calories per 383 g serving. This serving contains 31 g of fat, 23 g of protein and 13 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 5 g sugar and 3.1 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

Conclusion. Greek salad is much more than a simple dish; it's a powerhouse of nutrients, offering myriad health benefits ranging from improved heart health to weight management. By making it a regular part of your diet, you can enjoy these benefits while indulging in one of the Mediterranean's most beloved dishes.

Greek salad: While a Greek salad has a lot of “healthy” ingredients, the additions give it its flavor and appeal. Feta, stuffed grape leaves and olives can add hundreds of extra calories and grams of fat. This salad may start with a 300-calorie base, but just the olive oil in the dressing racks up 200 calories.

You can buy prepackaged cooked chicken or cook some chicken breasts or thighs in the oven, Instant Pot or slow cooker. Do not use rotisserie chicken if you are following Whole30. Neither whole or packaged shredded rotisserie chicken is Whole30-compliant.

Ghee, a type of clarified butter that has roots in South Asian cooking, is also Whole30-approved for the same reason. The difference between ghee and clarified butter basically comes down to cooking time, and the longer cooking time of ghee causes this type of clarified butter to have a sweeter taste.

Where to shop for Whole30 Compliant ingredients: For fresh produce, you can pretty much shop at any grocery store you like or prefer. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Kroger, Aldi, Smith's, Tops', Walmart, Target, etc.

Greek salad is brimming with antioxidants like lycopene from tomatoes, polyphenols from olives, and vitamin C from bell peppers. These compounds combat free radicals, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and supporting youthful skin.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice but calorie needs vary.

Why doesn't Greek salad have lettuce? ›

Please also note that a traditional Greek salad does not include lettuce. It is quite common for Greeks to eat seasonally. A Greek salad is primarily a summer dish, and since lettuce only grows in Greece during the winter months a traditional 'Horiatiki' salad does not include lettuce.

A traditional Greek salad consists of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. This classic combination is delicious, so I stick to it, just adding a handful of mint leaves for a fresh finishing touch.

To better suit an American audience, many diner owners started adding iceberg lettuce and tossing everything together with the oil and vinegar, like a dressing. Hurley remembers an interview he did with a Greek diner owner who opened her place in the 1950s with a large selection of Greek dishes.

What is in a Greek Salad? A Greek salad is a traditional classic for a reason, so I don't stray too far from the basics. Here's what you'll need: Veggies – This dish is packed full of fresh vegetables including romaine lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, cherry or grape tomatoes, and cucumber.