Description
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal, this Greek Chicken Salad with Tzatziki is your answer. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or nutritious meal prep option. With juicy grilled chicken, creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp lettuce, and fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, this bowl brings all the best Mediterranean flavors together. Ideal for anyone searching for “quick lunch ideas,” “healthy salad recipes,” or “easy dinner ideas,” this vibrant salad is a reliable go-to all year round.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber slices
1/4 cup Kalamata olives
Instructions
1. Grill or marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Rest and slice.
3. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill or mint, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the tzatziki. Chill.
4. Chop and prepare all the vegetables: romaine lettuce, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers.
5. Assemble the salad by placing lettuce at the base, then arranging sliced chicken, vegetables, and olives around the bowl.
6. Top with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce in the center.
7. Optionally drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, season to taste, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh herbs in the tzatziki for maximum flavor.
Don’t skip resting the chicken—it keeps it juicy.
Store components separately if making ahead to keep everything fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: greek salad, chicken salad, healthy dinner, low-carb lunch, Mediterranean recipe