Description
Greek Chicken Tzatziki Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender grilled chicken with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors from fresh cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or a light weeknight meal. It’s customizable, easy to prepare, and visually stunning, making it an impressive addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup firm cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Make tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare vegetables: Dice cucumbers and cherry tomatoes; slice red onion thinly.
- Assemble salad: Layer sliced chicken over mixed greens (e.g., spinach). Top with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion slices, and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg