Tonight's dinner

Bulgarian Shopska Salad with Grilled Chicken

A crisp tomato, cucumber and feta salad turns grilled chicken into a fresh Bulgarian-inspired dinner.

  • 30 min
  • Serves 4
  • Chicken

Bulgarian Shopska Salad with Grilled Chicken, finished dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for salad
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Black pepper

Steps

  1. Rub chicken with olive oil, oregano, half the salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill chicken until browned, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 165°F; rest 5 minutes.
  3. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and parsley in a large bowl.
  4. Dress the salad with olive oil, vinegar, remaining salt and pepper.
  5. Slice chicken across the grain and divide it among four plates.
  6. Spoon Shopska salad alongside and crown it with feta.

Allergen note: Contains dairy.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.

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