Looking for a fresh, filling, and flavor-packed salad for dinner? This Greek Chicken Salad with Sweet Potato Fries and Feta Pesto combines lemon-marinated chicken, crisp romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, avocado, creamy walnut feta pesto, and crispy organic sweet potato fries for a satisfying salad that feels bright, balanced, and hearty.
Made with Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries, this recipe is:
🥑 Seed Oil Free
🍠 Made with Organic Sweet Potatoes
🌾 Gluten Free Friendly
🔥 Air Fryer Friendly
💪 High Protein
🥗 Made with Clean Ingredients
Perfect for weeknight dinners, high-protein lunches, summer salads, or a fresh meal prep-friendly bowl.
What Is a Greek Chicken Salad with Sweet Potato Fries?
A Greek chicken salad with sweet potato fries is a fresh, protein-packed salad made with seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, olives, avocado, and crispy sweet potato fries.
This version adds a creamy feta pesto made with basil, walnuts, lemon, olive oil, and feta for a bright, savory dressing that ties the whole bowl together.
Recipe Details
⏱ Prep Time: 25 Minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 Minutes
⏲ Total Time: 55 Minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🥑 Diet: Gluten Free Friendly • Seed Oil Free • High Protein
📍 Cooking Method: Air Fryer + Stovetop
Why This Recipe Works
- Lemon-marinated chicken adds satisfying protein and bright flavor
- Crispy organic sweet potato fries make the salad hearty enough for dinner
- Fresh romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and avocado keep the bowl balanced
- Walnuts, olive oil, avocado, and feta add healthy fats and richness
- Creamy feta pesto ties everything together with bold Greek-inspired flavor
Ingredients
For the Lemon Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
For the Salad
- 1 bag Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives, halved
- 1 avocado
For the Feta Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ¾ lemon
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp water
Optional for Serving
- Extra lemon
- Feta crumbles
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Lemon Chicken
In a small bowl, mix the chicken, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the chicken is well coated.
Step 2: Cook the Sweet Potato Fries
Add Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries to an air fryer at 400°F.
Cook for 12 minutes, or until slightly golden and crispy.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
While the sweet potato fries cook, add the marinated chicken to a skillet in an even layer.
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
Step 4: Make the Feta Pesto
Add basil, feta, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, walnuts, garlic, and water to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend until creamy. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time as needed until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
Step 5: Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, add chopped romaine, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, avocado, cooked lemon chicken, and crispy sweet potato fries.
Drizzle with feta pesto.
Step 6: Serve
Serve with extra lemon and feta crumbles. Enjoy immediately.
Pro Tips
🔥 For crispier sweet potato fries, cook them in a single layer in the air fryer basket
🍋 Add extra lemon juice before serving for a brighter finish
🥑 Slice the avocado right before assembling to keep it fresh
🌿 Add water slowly to the feta pesto so it stays creamy without becoming too thin
🥗 For meal prep, store the salad components, sweet potato fries, and feta pesto separately until serving
Why We Use Roots Farm Fresh
Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries are crafted differently from traditional frozen fries.
✔ Seed Oil Free
✔ Cooked in Organic Avocado Oil
✔ Organic
✔ Gluten Free
✔ Vegan
✔ Steam Blanched, Not Water Blanched
✔ Made with Clean Ingredients
✔ Crafted for Crisp Texture and Clean Flavor
Roots sweet potato fries add crisp texture, natural sweetness, and clean-ingredient quality to fresh salads, grain bowls, dinner plates, and easy weeknight meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Roots sweet potato fries seed oil free?
Yes. Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Fries are cooked in organic avocado oil and contain no seed oils.
Can I make this Greek chicken salad gluten free?
Yes. This recipe is gluten free friendly when all packaged ingredients, including feta and seasonings, are verified gluten free.
Can I make the sweet potato fries in the air fryer?
Yes. Air frying is a quick way to make the sweet potato fries crisp. Cook them at 400°F for about 12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Can I make the feta pesto ahead of time?
Yes. The feta pesto can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I meal prep this salad?
Yes. For best texture, store the chicken, vegetables, sweet potato fries, and feta pesto separately. Assemble right before serving.
What protein can I use instead of chicken?
Grilled shrimp, salmon, steak, chickpeas, or tofu can all work well with this Greek-inspired salad.
Can I serve this salad for dinner?
Yes. This salad is hearty enough for dinner thanks to the lemon chicken, avocado, walnut feta pesto, and crispy sweet potato fries.
Nutrition Highlights
💪 Protein from lemon chicken
🍠 Complex carbohydrates from organic sweet potatoes
🥑 Healthy fats from avocado, olive oil, and walnuts
🥗 Vitamins and minerals from romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives
🌾 Gluten free friendly and seed oil free
Related Recipes
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- Organic Sweet Potato Fries with Feta Dip
- Lemon Chicken Sweet Potato Dinner Bowl
- Crispy Sweet Potato Fry Salad
- High Protein Greek Chicken Bowl
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