Description
A delightful dish that combines fresh flavors and vibrant colors, featuring juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for grilling)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Slice the Chicken: After resting, slice the chicken into strips and place on top of the salad.
- Serve: Top with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley or dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Keep tzatziki sauce separate to maintain freshness.
- For a vegetarian option, use grilled tofu instead of chicken.
- For a dairy-free version, skip feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Greek Salad, Tzatziki Sauce, Healthy Recipe