Name: Loaded Greek Chicken Salad Bowl with Creamy Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced; 4 cups romaine or mixed greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber slices; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp dried oregano; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ cup grated cucumber, drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped dill; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; Salt & pepper, to taste

Description

This Loaded Greek Chicken Salad Bowl is refreshing, flavorful, and embodies the spirit of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

Scale

2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
4 cups romaine or mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber slices
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup grated cucumber, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped dill
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Begin by seasoning your chicken breasts with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Add a gentle sprinkle of dried oregano, and drizzle olive oil over the top. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to sear the chicken. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, flipping once to ensure even cooking. Once cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest before slicing.
In large salad bowls, gather your greens as the base layer. On top, artfully arrange halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, tossing gently but ensuring everything is well-coated. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and an extra pinch of oregano to marry the flavors.
In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber. Make sure to drain the cucumber well to eliminate excess moisture. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting the level of herbiness and acidity to your preference. Once mixed, the tzatziki should be creamy and slightly tangy, with just a hint of garlic’s warm bite.
Place the sliced chicken breast over your prepared salad bowl. Add a hearty dollop of tzatziki atop, allowing its creaminess to cascade over the other ingredients. Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a sprinkle of more oregano.

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to preserve its juices. Adjust the seasoning in both the salad and tzatziki to suit your personal taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Lunch

Nutrition

Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 550 mg
Protein: 28 g