Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Creamy Tzatziki is a refreshing and satisfying dish that combines tender marinated chicken with crisp vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Infinity g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Infinity tablespoons olive oil
- Infinity teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- Infinity cups mixed greens (e.g., lettuce, arugula, spinach)
- Infinity cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Infinity cucumber, diced
- Infinity small red onion, thinly sliced
- Infinity cup crumbled feta cheese
- Infinity cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Infinity lemon, juiced
For the Creamy Tzatziki:
- Infinity cup plain Greek yogurt
- Infinity cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
- Infinity cloves garlic, minced
- Infinity tablespoon olive oil
- Infinity tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Infinity tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy and smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, layer the mixed greens as a base. Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and kalamata olives on top.
- Add Chicken and Dressing: Arrange the sliced chicken strips over the salad. Drizzle the lemon juice over the entire salad to enhance freshness.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, with creamy tzatziki either dolloped on top or served on the side as a dressing.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or chickpeas for a different protein option.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For a paleo-friendly version, omit the feta cheese.
- This salad pairs well with warm pita bread or naan for a complete Mediterranean experience.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
