Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Grilled Chicken Greek Salad with Tzatziki is a go-to for easy dinners, quick lunch preps, and healthy food ideas. Juicy marinated chicken served over crisp veggies and topped with creamy tzatziki makes this the ultimate quick meal. Perfect for anyone looking for delicious dinner ideas, easy recipe options, or light yet satisfying food inspiration!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup tzatziki sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
4. Let chicken rest, then slice.
5. Prepare veggies: chop lettuce, halve tomatoes, slice cucumber and onion.
6. Arrange veggies in a bowl or on a platter.
7. Top with sliced chicken, olives, and feta.
8. Drizzle with tzatziki or serve it on the side.
9. Optional: squeeze fresh lemon or drizzle olive oil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Keep tzatziki separate until serving to avoid soggy salad.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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