Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light and healthy meal. Grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce come together in this Mediterranean-inspired salad.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
For Serving:
- 1/2 cup Greek salad dressing
- 2 cups tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grill Chicken: Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet. Season chicken breasts with oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice into strips.
- Assemble Salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and olives in a large bowl. Toss with Greek salad dressing.
- Top with Chicken and Tzatziki: Arrange grilled chicken strips over the salad. Spoon dollops of tzatziki sauce on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh dill.
Notes
- Seasoning: Adjust salt, pepper, and tzatziki amount to taste.
- Vegetarian: Use grilled halloumi or chickpeas instead of chicken.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving.
- Make Ahead: Prepare chicken and chop vegetables in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
